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Seth 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.
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Kiner selected new head of Children’s Trust
Jul 27, 2022
Kiner grew up in east Gainesville and graduated from UF, Buchholz.
Newberry opts to keep services despite late bills
Jul 27, 2022
Late payments won’t lead to electricity, water shutoffs.
Two local districts model trendy development tool
Jul 26, 2022
Alachua County has three of Florida’s 800 community development districts.
Scott officially takes charge as 26th police chief
Jul 25, 2022
New GPD chief highlights youth violence and police calling.
GNV revisits Infinity Line bike trail project
Jul 21, 2022
Commission also approves ballot initiative to reword its charter.
Ukrainian pianist performs concert to raise funds
Jul 20, 2022
Naplekova attended UF and played at Oak Hammock.
ACPS earns B rating, approves new charter school
Jul 19, 2022
Board approves Santa Fe College charter school application.
GNV, state candidates to attend local forums
Jul 19, 2022
Wednesday’s forum will be in person followed by a virtual Thursday event.
Man loses eye after GPD canine apprehension
Jul 18, 2022
Residents rally over treatment, awaiting full report.
Zoning changes worry GNV neighbors, prompt action
Jul 17, 2022
Residents concerned over neighborhood character, and effectiveness of changes
High Springs updated on 2,000-unit development
Jul 15, 2022
Commissioners express concern with final vote upcoming.
Gainesville’s $32M ARPA balance draws to zero
Jul 14, 2022
Commission allocates final portions of federal funds.
Scott named permanent police chief
Jul 13, 2022
Former Chief Tony Jones will transition to GNV special adviser.
GNV airport juggles construction projects, grants
Jul 12, 2022
Airport works through $75 million improvement plan.
Alachua County to consider new millage rate
Jul 11, 2022
Commission will also discuss new county administration building.
Gainesville postpones zoning meeting
Jul 10, 2022
Commission will discuss code changes at future date.
Archer kids combine new technology, art
Jul 10, 2022
Attendees progressed from coloring and cutting to augmented reality.
Hawthorne factory hunt featured in new documentary
Jul 6, 2022
"Candyman’s Gold" to run at Orlando festival.
Alachua County on track for record tourism year
Jul 5, 2022
Lodging sales top $142 million from March 2021-2022.
Alachua County hears update, talks animal shelter
Jun 28, 2022
Overcrowding forces shelter to use crates.
Alachua County proposes holding budget, lower millage
Jun 28, 2022
Raemi Eagle-Glenn joins county commission.
Forum features candidates on August ballot
Jun 27, 2022
League of Women Voters probed candidates’ opinions.
Alachua County to hold four meetings Tuesday
Jun 27, 2022
Full commission to discuss 2023 budget, animal resources overcrowding.
ACSO still works to finalize union contracts
Jun 24, 2022
Sticking points include take-home vehicles, October 2021 step increase.