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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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Hawthorne pastor, WWII veteran celebrates 99th birthday
Sep 21, 2024
Williams sat on City Commission for more than a decade.
Alachua County issues lien, daily $500 fine against Meadowbrook Golf Couse
Sep 20, 2024
Property out of compliance with codes for second time.
Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote
Sep 19, 2024
Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Santa Fe’s downtown enrollment doubled after opening Blount Hall
Sep 17, 2024
College to continue downtown emphasis following center’s success.
UF continues to monitor bird flu rise, changes in virus
Sep 16, 2024
Florida migration season could bring rising cases.
Curry taps Moya as permanent Gainesville Police Department chief
Sep 13, 2024
Moya has served as interim since March.
Gainesville approves flat millage rate with lower general fund for next year
Sep 12, 2024
Budget shrunk year over year for first time in quarter century.
Columbia County pleads for parental aid after “taxing” 72 hours
Sep 11, 2024
Three school threats forced asset diversion.
Alachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year
Sep 10, 2024
Alachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year.
GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Lloyd Clarke Sports to reopen Thursday after 14-month closure
Sep 10, 2024
Fire closed store last year.
GrassRoots Festival eyes Alachua County expansion with 270-acre purchase
Sep 10, 2024
Land under contract until end of September.
Gainesville commission extends GRACE Marketplace contract by one year
Sep 5, 2024
City approves $1.9 million for homeless organization.
GRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy
Sep 4, 2024
City, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
Alachua County Library District aims for improved experience with new catalog
Sep 3, 2024
More intuitive, unified system launches Wednesday.
GRU Authority to discuss repeal of new city policy, separate legal office
Sep 3, 2024
Meeting includes resolution about upcoming referendum.
GNV airport continues general aviation terminal project, fuel farm expansion
Aug 30, 2024
Miami route on hold in September.
Labor Day closes government offices, trash collection on normal schedule
Aug 29, 2024
RTS to operate holiday schedule.
UF cheers on newest Gator astronaut, Blue Origin mission
Aug 29, 2024
Ferl conducts plant experiment from 341,000 feet.
Gainesville relies on county, state partners for Vision Zero goal
Aug 28, 2024
Majority of severe injuries, deaths happen on 17% of roadway.
Alachua County approves plan for Tioga’s 222-acre South Annex
Aug 27, 2024
Property to have maximum of 500 homes with commercial space.
Silver Airways to stop Gainesville to Fort Lauderdale flight
Aug 27, 2024
Route started a year ago and will end in October.
Update: State Park Great Outdoors Initiative meetings postponed
Aug 23, 2024
Proposals range from lodges to golf courses.