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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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GPD, UFPD arrest Gainesville man for escalating sexual actions
Sep 12, 2025
Police know of six victims, believe there are more.
UF students honor Charlie Kirk with prayer vigil
Sep 11, 2025
Students called Kirk a martyr and mentor.
Alachua County passes tentative budget, millage rates for 2026
Sep 11, 2025
New rates to generate $17 million additional taxes.
Gainesville leaders remember 9/11 attacks, look to youth
Sep 11, 2025
City proclaimed Thursday as Patriot Day
Gainesville passes tentative budget, property tax increase for 2026
Sep 10, 2025
Final vote happens in two weeks.
Alachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center
Sep 9, 2025
County said it was disappointed with communication.
Gainesville votes to demolish Thelma Boltin Center after price spike
Sep 4, 2025
City previously allocated $3 million for restoration.
Gainesville selects chief operating officer to fill city manager role
Sep 4, 2025
Persons to start in October.
Alachua County has 6 official scenic roads, Newnans Lake residents want another
Sep 3, 2025
Request for scenic road status comes after development approval.
Hinson to leave Florida Legislature after 2026, endorses Gainesville candidate
Sep 2, 2025
Hinson is in her third term representing Alachua County.
UF joins Sunshine Genetics Consortium to identify, treat rare disease
Aug 29, 2025
For a newborn with a genetic disease, a diagnosis can take four or five years. That’s time that could be spent trying to treat the disease […]
Alachua County starts environmental, development study of Pine Hill Forest in Tioga
Aug 28, 2025
Study includes Parker Road extension.
Now boarding: Gainesville Regional Airport cuts ribbon on new parking garage
Aug 27, 2025
Gainesville Regional Airport solved a good problem on Wednesday by cutting the ribbon on its new 418-space parking garage after years of planning and millions in […]
Alachua County eyes 2027 host position for World Masters Athletics
Aug 26, 2025
Commissioners approve plan to manage event center.
FDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal
Aug 23, 2025
State said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
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.