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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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Hoggetowne Medieval Faire funds drying up without permanent home
Dec 19, 2024
Downtown edition harder for vendors.
Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum
Dec 18, 2024
County says lower court erred in two ways.
Alachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications
Dec 17, 2024
County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
Dec 17, 2024
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Gainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments
Dec 13, 2024
Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
Dec 12, 2024
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement
Dec 12, 2024
Joint meeting set for Monday.
GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers
Dec 11, 2024
59% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
Alachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program
Dec 10, 2024
County also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Gainesville schools combine for 3 national chess titles
Dec 9, 2024
Kindergarten, first and 10th grade teams win.
Gainesville Black Professionals to dissolve, founder plans new nonprofit
Dec 6, 2024
Grant started group to foster connections.
Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project
Dec 5, 2024
Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
United Way rebrands, resets its goals
Dec 4, 2024
United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCF) unveiled its new brand and strategy for community involvement on Wednesday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Since April 2023, the […]
GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key
Dec 4, 2024
Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
Eagles aim to break five-year chess curse at national tournament
Dec 3, 2024
Oak Hall heads to tournament with largest Florida team.
Ex-Gainesville mayoral candidate arrested for murder in Tennessee
Dec 2, 2024
Adam Rosenthal ran for mayor in 2022.
A Very GNV Holiday Parade to kick off holiday season, lights celebration to follow
Dec 2, 2024
Shaquille O'Neal serving as grand marshal.
Block by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2
Nov 25, 2024
Company hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
Gainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way
Nov 21, 2024
The Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday to prohibit sleeping or camping on city rights-of-way. The ordinance comes after Florida approved a homelessness bill […]
GRU informs customers of lead status with mailers, continues survey
Nov 21, 2024
Around 40,000 mailers sent last week.
Alachua County OKs first step for pickleball, tennis club on Archer Road
Nov 20, 2024
Special exemption required for development as planned.
High Springs vintage soda shop continues toward completion
Nov 19, 2024
Local vendors to supply sweets.
