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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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Commission candidates grab endorsements, funds
Oct 26, 2021
Election yard signs now dot Gainesville yards and radio ads pump out information about candidates as the Nov. 16 special election nears. Voters will turn out […]
Florida ties for highest gas jump nationwide
Oct 25, 2021
Florida gas prices rose 14 cents in the last week, tying North Carolina for the largest jumps nationwide, according to Monday’s AAA report. Florida’s average stands […]
Book enthusiasts line the block in GNV
Oct 23, 2021
Armed with boxes, chairs, blankets and breakfast, bibliophiles mean business when it comes to the Friends of the Library book sale and lined entire city blocks […]
New data: Alachua County unemployment falling
Oct 22, 2021
Job openings in Alachua County fell by roughly a third from July to September, according to the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce. At the end of […]
GNV commission approves 62nd Blvd. extension
Oct 22, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission started down a long road on Thursday that will end with the extension of SW 62nd Boulevard in the fall of 2024. […]
Tips for navigating a Gator-less Saturday
Oct 21, 2021
With the Gators football team off this weekend, organizations around Gainesville are stepping up to fill your Saturday, meaning residents may need to make some tough […]
Italian ice shop to start scooping
Oct 21, 2021
Gainesville will have a new cool down spot next week once Orlando-based Jeremiah’s Italian Ice launches its first store in Alachua County. Set to open on […]
GNV commission to tackle traffic, trash, contracts
Oct 20, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission will hold its regular meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday at City Hall. This will be its first regular meeting since the […]
City commission allocates slice of ARP funding
Oct 19, 2021
The Gainesville City Commission approved a $9.9 million piece of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds at a special meeting on Tuesday, leaving the rest of […]
GPD announces gun buyback program
Oct 19, 2021
The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) on Tuesday announced plans to hold a community gun buyback program on Saturday, Oct. 30. The event will run from 10 […]
European cars to roar into Butler Plaza
Oct 19, 2021
No need to go abroad, the cars will come to you in Gainesville. This Saturday, Butler Enterprises will finally hold its first European Car Show across […]
Unity Park to officially open
Oct 18, 2021
Unity Park will hold its official opening ceremony on Saturday as Gainesville’s newest neighborhood park, just under a year from when construction started. After a dedication […]
Floridians smash cement to win diamonds
Oct 17, 2021
Cement cracked and shattered as Floridians searched for diamonds Saturday at “Diamonds in the Rough” in Chiefland. Hosted by a handful of radio stations―106.9 I Am […]
The countdown to Bat Fest is on
Oct 17, 2021
The bats are back—and just in time for Halloween. The Lubee Bat Conservancy will host the 17th Annual Florida Bat Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
Tom Petty film to hit GNV theaters
Oct 14, 2021
Fans of Tom Petty can dive deep into the rock star’s creative period from 1993 to 1995 with the release of “Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel […]
Former SBAC member McGraw sues DeSantis, opponent
Oct 13, 2021
Former Alachua County School Board member Diyonne McGraw filed a lawsuit on Sunday demanding a jury trial against Gov. Ron DeSantis and two others for violating […]
Nothing Bundt Cakes to open in Gainesville
Oct 13, 2021
When your sweet tooth needs satisfying, Nothing Bundt Cakes will do the job—and before long, the national franchise will open at Butler Esplanade in Gainesville. On […]
LCPD finds body, starts homicide investigation
Oct 13, 2021
Update (10/16/21): The Lake City Police Department identified the deceased person as Timothy Drew McGaffick, a 74-year-old white male. The department has notified his next of […]
BOCC approves equity plan funding
Oct 12, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed its new equity plan and how to memorialize the late Judge Stephen Mickle at its regular Tuesday […]
Deadline nears for voter registration
Oct 12, 2021
Residents of Gainesville who need to register to vote have until Oct. 18 to confirm their information with the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office before […]
Myers: Area COVID cases fall, vaccinations slowing
Oct 12, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) talked COVID-19 at its Tuesday meeting—from the current state of the virus to continuing using Zoom for public […]
Gainesville unveils new downtown historic marker
Oct 11, 2021
The City of Gainesville uncovered a new downtown historical marker that remembers the indigenous Potano people at a ceremony outside city hall Monday evening. At the […]
BOCC to approve ARP funds, join Union County case
Oct 11, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will meet Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for its regular meeting, covering COVID-19, funds from the American Rescue Plan […]
New monoclonal site arrives in Gilchrist County
Oct 8, 2021
The Florida Department of Health opened a new monoclonal antibody site at the Suwannee River Fairgrounds in Gilchrist County, according to a Levy County Emergency Management […]