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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.
Gainesville considers mobility fee changes for new developments
Jan 23, 2026
Comprehensive plan deadline could get pushed back.
Gainesville’s Dream on Purpose finds permanent home in time for $200K deadline
Jan 21, 2026
Local nonprofit preps to enter second decade of service.
Prizzia, Scott clarify mugshot policy talks after distorted public perception
Jan 20, 2026
Commissioner and sheriff emphasize collaboration.
Gainesville celebrates MLK Day with newly renovated gardens, parade
Jan 19, 2026
MLK Commission adds two to Hall of Fame.
Gainesville again paves way for multistory downtown apartment building on Lot 10
Jan 16, 2026
City to give away 16 parcels in Heartwood.
GRU Authority approves consultants for $55 million water plant project
Jan 14, 2026
State agency would require the changes by 2032.
East University Avenue shooting injures 2 GPD officers, kills suspect
Jan 14, 2026
Another person found deceased near scene.
Levy County appropriations aim to mitigate, repair from major storms
Jan 13, 2026
14 projects ask for $21 million.
Gainesville’s Commissioner Ingle to undergo brain surgery with 6-week recovery
Jan 13, 2026
Tumor first removed two years ago.
Ward readies for elections, economic development, construction in 2026
Jan 12, 2026
Commissioner Ed Book to step down.
UF student groups protest ICE following shooting death
Jan 12, 2026
Event culminates year of protests in Gainesville.
The Oaks Mall avoids power disconnect following $125,000 in unpaid bills
Jan 9, 2026
GRU was ready to pull plug on Monday.
6 Gilchrist County projects seek funding in 2026 appropriations requests
Jan 9, 2026
Projects include fire, wastewater.
Alachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations
Jan 8, 2026
University of Florida takes lion’s share.
DeSantis awards $167M for rural communities while visiting Steinhatchee
Jan 7, 2026
Infrastructure funds headed to Cedar Key, Gilchrist County and Levy County.
Gainesville metro transportation board OKs crosswalk plan for NW 13th Street
Jan 6, 2026
Road corridor sees 27,000 vehicle trips daily.
Road Trip Florida includes 11 local sites to visit for America’s 250th birthday
Jan 2, 2026
Tom Petty, Gatorade, Call Street and Ginnie Springs earn a spot.
15 candidates ready for Florida House, Senate, Alachua County and Gainesville races
Jan 2, 2026
Incumbents term limited and stepping down.
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2025
Jan 1, 2026
Following our theme of top 2025 stories, today’s list features Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories, as recorded by Google Analytics. These stories differ from our top local news stories that […]
‘This is art’: Lor Kebab crafts Persian cuisine in downtown Gainesville
Dec 31, 2025
Chef finds inspiration from Iranian province.
Check out these 11 New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in Alachua County
Dec 30, 2025
From hikes to fireworks to live music.
Gainesville electric bills to tick up 5 mills after fuel adjustment change
Dec 29, 2025
Lowered fuel cost drove lower bills in last two years.
Referendums and reveals: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2025
Dec 29, 2025
From scoops to still-simmering controversy, it was a busy year in local news
Gainesville’s bird count sees 171 species despite drought
Dec 25, 2025
Birders had chance to tie record.