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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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Ironwood improvements underway as Gainesville settles golf course future
Jan 31, 2025
After talks, city plans to keep course operating.
ACSO discrimination lawsuit to start trial next week
Jan 30, 2025
Motion remains open concerning service firearms in court.
Gainesville continues constant improvements with “Groundhog Day” lessons
Jan 29, 2025
State of City held Wednesday.
Alachua County Commission moves to close Florence Landfill early
Jan 28, 2025
Landfill permit currently allowed under state law extension.
8 Alachua County developments progressing in 2025
Jan 24, 2025
Projects include industrial park, golf course, multi-story site downtown.
Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes
Jan 23, 2025
Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
High Springs residents train to stop traumatic bleeding
Jan 23, 2025
Fire department, UF Health partnership provided event.
Oak Hall’s Li earns WFM chess title, aims for another
Jan 22, 2025
She is now highest-rated player in school history.
CityLight Church to celebrate anniversary, release worship EP
Jan 22, 2025
Three songs will release Jan. 26.
Gainesville Regional Airport breaks passenger record in 2024
Jan 21, 2025
New record beats out 2019 numbers.
Headquarters Library reopens after electrical failure, 3 weeks closed
Jan 21, 2025
New electrical breaker had to be shipped, installed.
Gainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update
Jan 17, 2025
GRU signs off for trail projects.
Gainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract
Jan 16, 2025
Charter officers to receive 3% increase.
Housing developer eyes Meadowbrook Golf Course, residents hold meeting
Jan 16, 2025
Golf course closed in 2021.
GRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride
Jan 15, 2025
Attorney gives update on referendum.
High Springs Fire Department to host three training sessions
Jan 15, 2025
Sessions cover car seats, uncontrolled bleeding and CPR.
Alachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments
Jan 14, 2025
City misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
Alachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session
Jan 9, 2025
Requests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Johnson decides to table new GRU bill, gather more input
Jan 8, 2025
Draft bill sent to delegation on Monday.
Alachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms
Jan 7, 2025
Incumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session
Jan 7, 2025
Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Ingle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents
Jan 6, 2025
Commissioners highlight future priorities.
Ward lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Items ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.