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View all postsSeth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News associate editor based in Gainesville. He earned a degree in journalism and mass communication and served as editor-in-chief of his school newspaper. Seth is a bookworm and chess nerd, but he tempers these activities by playing sports and biking.
High Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search
Nov 29, 2023
Commission decides to table discussion of city attorney.
High Springs passes preliminary vote to increase water, sewer rates
Nov 29, 2023
Solid waste rates also impacted.
Gainesville commissioners interview three city auditor finalists
Nov 28, 2023
Final vote could come in December.
Gainesville’s Peaceful Paths slated to lose a third of financing after federal cuts
Nov 27, 2023
Other Alachua County nonprofits see reductions.
Palm Breeze moves past Reichert House and toward new charter school
Nov 22, 2023
Nonprofit looks to shift mission on former youth academy.
Five short, Alachua County walks to check out in the holiday season
Nov 22, 2023
Walks spaced throughout the county.
Gainesville Development Board approves 220-unit development near UF
Nov 21, 2023
Development to add 754 rooms to housing stock.
High Springs commission selects new mayor, city manager resigns
Nov 20, 2023
Staff says water rates need to increase.
GRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop
Nov 16, 2023
Manager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
Largest Newberry Fall Festival to launch Saturday
Nov 16, 2023
Event will include more than 160 vendors.
Eastman’s housing proposal next heads to Gainesville City Commission
Nov 15, 2023
Proposal would lower minimum lot sizes for single-family homes.
Alachua County OKs purchase of second vacant motel in south Gainesville
Nov 14, 2023
County hopes to turn property into housing.
Alachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair
Nov 14, 2023
Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Gainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track
Nov 13, 2023
Wang will leave the city in December.
Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors
Nov 10, 2023
Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
Alachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building
Nov 10, 2023
Current cabin built in 1984.
Alachua County bed tax hits record $8.2 million
Nov 10, 2023
Visitors represent 26% of spending activity.
High schoolers compete at UF in AI utility challenge
Nov 9, 2023
Students tasked to design an AI smart grid.
GothamChess to speak, play at UF
Nov 8, 2023
Rozman is one of the world’s most recognized chess players.
Alachua County approves study for 4,000-acre Hickory Sink property
Nov 7, 2023
UF plans to immediately start next step for golf course development.
High Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission
Nov 7, 2023
Both incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park to celebrate addition to state wildlife list
Nov 7, 2023
Event includes tours, sign unveiling and scavenger hunt.
Gainesville climbing gym to expand by Depot Park
Nov 6, 2023
The Knot aims to finalize land sale in 2024.
UF opens $150 million Malachowsky Hall, largest building on campus
Nov 3, 2023
New hall houses data science, information technology.