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Seth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter 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.
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GNV pauses on broadband, directs funds to housing
Jun 17, 2022
Commission redirects $8 million at Thursday meeting.
GNV historic stabilization pilot moves forward
Jun 16, 2022
Program would provide 0% interest loans for repairs.
Meadowbrook driving range clears first commission
Jun 15, 2022
Meadowbrook Golf owner looks at new revenue stream for course.
GNV commission to revisit $9.6M broadband plan
Jun 15, 2022
Regular meeting will also discuss street performance, historic stabilization.
Meadowbrook Golf to make bid for new facility
Jun 14, 2022
Two-story driving range would combine current amenities.
Music video production transforms downtown GNV
Jun 14, 2022
Jukebox the Ghost shot two music videos over the weekend.
Former mayor jumps into GNV mayoral race
Jun 14, 2022
Gary Gordon is a former city commissioner and mayor.
BOCC to test new remote comment option this week
Jun 13, 2022
Commission to discuss language access, dock code changes.
Shelter waives adoption fees amid overcrowding
Jun 13, 2022
The Alachua County Animal Resources and Care shelter recently announced that it will waive adoption fees for the month of June due to critical overcrowding. According […]
Framing shop transitions to new management
Jun 11, 2022
Karen Kearney has yet to encounter an unframable object, from hole-in-one golf balls to piano wire and shattered glass taken from Hitler’s home in Germany. More […]
DeSantis fills Alachua County commission seat
Jun 9, 2022
Less than two years after losing to former Commissioner Mary Alford in the November 2020 election, Raemi Eagle-Glenn will fill Alford’s vacant seat on the Alachua […]
Alachua County hopes to triple road budget
Jun 8, 2022
Alachua County’s road system needs help, and the county knows it. Ramon Gavarrete, director of public works for the county, addressed the roadway system at joint […]
Lake City fires search firm, still seeks manager
Jun 7, 2022
The Lake City Council switched plans at its Monday evening meeting in its search for a new city manager that has lasted 11 months. After two […]
Origis, Archer residents reach solar agreement
Jun 6, 2022
Nearly a year after Alachua County denied a permit to Origis Energy, the company has partnered with the Archer residents that opposed its proposed solar farm. […]
DeSantis opens funds to ACPS, 11 other schools
Jun 3, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday moved to give a reprieve to 12 school districts that kept mask mandates during the 2021-2022 school year—including Alachua County Public […]
Birders kick off 19th annual June Challenge
Jun 3, 2022
June brings the start of summer for many and the beginning of the June Challenge for birders across Alachua County and Florida. The Alachua Audubon Society […]
Gainesville to look for permanent charter officers
Jun 2, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission is moving forward with hiring a permanent equity and inclusion director to start a process to fill all six charter officer positions […]
GNV commission moves forward on election amendment
Jun 2, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission decided Thursday to move forward with a proposed charter amendment that would extend the timeline to host a special election after a […]
Gainesville to discuss charter officers, amendment
Jun 1, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission will tackle a crowded agenda on Thursday as items trickle forward from the commission’s canceled meeting on May 19. The city stopped […]
ACFR staff shortages force Rescue 24 offline
May 31, 2022
Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) will take Rescue 24, located at Station 24 off of NW 143rd Street, offline starting on Wednesday unless current staff and […]
Gilchrist County ambassador program finds footing
May 31, 2022
From Future Farmers of America to Gaming Club and Hi-Q Academic Teams, Gilchrist County schools provide a variety of club opportunities, and a new club looks […]
YMCA camps return to Hawthorne after decade gap
May 30, 2022
The YMCA of North Central Florida will conduct youth summer camps this year in Hawthorne and Micanopy, reviving summertime programming in rural areas. Hawthorne Mayor Jacquelyn […]