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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.
Alachua County issues wildfire state of emergency as Florida drought expands
Apr 20, 2026
Drought conditions and wildfire risk projected for next 10 weeks.
North Gainesville wildfire forces evacuations, multi-agency response
Apr 19, 2026
SR 121 and NW 53rd Avenue closed.
Gainesville commission wants to curb roam towing but not sure how far
Apr 17, 2026
Commissioners asked for staff to return with two options.
Navigating electric bills: GRU’s fuel adjustment explained amid public debate
Apr 16, 2026
Bills more hit by fuel than base rates.
Animal shelter stays top priority at Alachua County along with Archer Road project
Apr 14, 2026
GRU agrees to easement amendment.
Gainesville starts work to finalize The Streatery for $4.5 million
Apr 13, 2026
Construction to finish by October.
Friends of the Library book sale arrives Saturday with 500,000 items and . . . frogs?
Apr 13, 2026
Signed editions, 10 cent copies all available.
Gainesville to leave $500,000 subsidy of churches, nonprofits in place
Apr 9, 2026
Commission votes to amend language to match statute.
Alachua County negotiates with GRU over 5 live oak trees stalling construction
Apr 7, 2026
County wants to change design plans on Parker Road; trees already damaged.
Community Spring looks to build civic engagement among disenfranchised residents
Apr 6, 2026
New initiative launches with Thursday webinar.
Q&A: Florida House District 10 candidates comment on 2026 legislative session
Apr 6, 2026
Brannan, Thorton and Rawson tell how they would have voted in Tallahassee.
Big: Culture and Arts Festival to pack downtown with 5,000 participants
Apr 6, 2026
More than 130 artists to perform across eight stages.
Q&A: Florida House District 22 candidate responds to 2026 session
Apr 3, 2026
Amy Trask lone contender against incumbent Rep. Chad Johnson.
Gainesville commission to hold city manager search this fall
Apr 2, 2026
Search should end February 2027.
Q&A: Florida House District 21 candidates react to 2026 Legislative Session
Apr 2, 2026
Packed Democratic field vies for Hinson’s vacant seat.
Gainesville to review city manager search, red-light cameras, annexation
Mar 31, 2026
Commission also considering $5.7M road project.
Gainesville airport finalizes new CEO contract, fuel farm rehab
Mar 30, 2026
Long-time CEO bids farewell.
Floridan aquifer levels hit lowest since 2011 with little March rain
Mar 26, 2026
Plus, numbers on who uses the most water.
HCA Florida launches air ambulance service for Tri-County service
Mar 25, 2026
Helicopter to bring patients into Gainesville, Ocala.
Homeless service providers work to handle St. Francis House shelter closure
Mar 24, 2026
Empty schools seen as potential solution.
Gator Fly-In lands on Saturday with Military Gator Aviators highlighted
Mar 23, 2026
Free event opens at 10 a.m.
Gainesville’s downtown advisory board aims to reduce 22% storefront vacancy rate
Mar 19, 2026
Board considers tweaks to grant program.
Florida Bar complaint against ADA attorney advances to regional office
Mar 18, 2026
Gainesville resident filed complaint after dozens of local suits.
St. Francis House to permanently close its downtown center in April
Mar 16, 2026
Nonprofit hopes to open at different location.