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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.
Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Aug 22, 2025
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
Gainesville considers complex plan to keep Lot 10 development alive
Aug 22, 2025
The city of Gainesville signaled that it will regain ownership of Lot 10 after the developer failed to start construction within four years of the original […]
Gainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations
Aug 20, 2025
Board seeks firm to coordinate second search.
Gainesville police arrest 3 men for Easter shooting at McPherson Park
Aug 19, 2025
Shooting killed innocent 20-year-old bystander.
The bee’s knees: 5 sources for local, Alachua County honey
Aug 19, 2025
County has 132 registered beekeepers.
Gainesville selects millage rate increase, preps for shortfalls in future budgets
Aug 14, 2025
Final votes come in September.
Alachua County approves rezoning near Newnans Lake, praises concessions
Aug 12, 2025
Conditions announced for dark sky lighting, roadway access.
Gainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting
Aug 12, 2025
Staff to present three scenarios.
Alachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026
Aug 7, 2025
New districts could force moves ahead of next election.
Animal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office
Aug 5, 2025
Alachua County currently handles cases for animal abuse, dog fights and strays through its Animal Services Department, but county officials gave tentative approval to shift these […]
Alachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting
Aug 5, 2025
Letter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
Florida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week
Aug 5, 2025
State letter includes 51 informational requests.
Florida education secretary says SBAC violated state law at meeting
Aug 1, 2025
Issue started with comments on Hulk Hogan’s death.
Gainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans
Jul 31, 2025
Two-day state audit already underway.
School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year
Jul 31, 2025
Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
United Way monitors ALICE households—with 34% of Florida qualifying
Jul 30, 2025
Locally, nonprofit balances rural, urban needs.
Gainesville’s MTPO is changing: what is it and how does it direct millions of dollars?
Jul 25, 2025
Growing population places board in new classification.
DeSantis to ready Florida with AI policy rollout, calls out flaws
Jul 24, 2025
Governor said future legislation may be needed.
GRU handles Tuesday’s heavy rains while waiting for annual tipping point
Jul 23, 2025
Treatment sites saw surge in wastewater.
DeSantis initiates Gainesville audit to set up property tax reform in 2026
Jul 22, 2025
Broward County also under state audit.
Gainesville cuts ribbon on infrastructure for future Eastside development
Jul 18, 2025
RTS transfer station planned for 2026.
Gainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex
Jul 18, 2025
Commission also sets cap on millage rate.
FDLE refers 3 Santa Fe High School administrators for felony charges
Jul 17, 2025
State attorney’s office to make prosecution decision.
Gainesville, Bright Community Trust begin building on second batch of vacant lots
Jul 16, 2025
First phase of four lots already sold.