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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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Enjoy nature: Best parks in Gainesville for a Thanksgiving weekend stroll
Nov 25, 2025
For short or long walks, here’s six options.
Gainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees
Nov 24, 2025
City lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.
Buchholz boys repeat cross country gold, Oak Hall girls earn silver on tiebreak
Nov 24, 2025
FHSAA state championships held Saturday.
Alachua County food networks see continued demand as new initiative opens
Nov 21, 2025
County starts fresh food distribution with local farm.
Gainesville sees crime reductions so far in 2025
Nov 20, 2025
City Commission approves housing report.
DeSantis, UF leaders break ground on Hamilton School set to finish in 2027
Nov 19, 2025
Historic infirmary from 1931 to be renovated for newest school.
Buchholz, Oak Hall advance to cross country championships after strong regionals
Nov 19, 2025
State championships set for Saturday.
Mother files wrongful death suit after toddler overdose at UF Health
Nov 17, 2025
Misplaced decimal point caused overdose, lawsuit says.
Gainesville commission receives IT updates, comprehensive plan timelines
Nov 14, 2025
IT contract savings used to build independent department.
UF’s Collier Prize hosts inaugural journalism symposium
Nov 13, 2025
Journalism leaders gathered in Gainesville on Thursday.
Vietnam vets honor Gainesville High School classmates in 37th annual gathering
Nov 11, 2025
48 Alachua County residents died in Vietnam.
New owners restoring 135-year-old McCreary House into bed and breakfast
Nov 10, 2025
Preservation group saved house in 1970s before renovation stalled.
Alachua County keeps district map, OKs wetland impact on 1,067-acre site
Nov 7, 2025
Development planned for industrial use in Hawthorne.
Bread of the Mighty expands food distribution amid SNAP shortfall
Nov 6, 2025
Around 33,000 SNAP recipients in Alachua County.
GRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public vote
Nov 6, 2025
Appeal court grants emergency pause on election.
Updated: Gainesville responds to Florida appeal court on referendum
Nov 5, 2025
Court to decide if Gainesville Regional Utilities referendum results get implemented.
No contest, Part 2: Gainesville utilities referendum clears voters by 75%
Nov 4, 2025
Utility officials set to file emergency motion.
The Oaks Mall sees traffic increase amid new management and $79M foreclosure
Nov 4, 2025
Net income still lags behind budgeted numbers.
Gainesville referendum: Early voting numbers arrive, officials plan emergency motion
Nov 3, 2025
Polls to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Gainesville police sting results in guilty verdict for $7 million fraud case
Oct 30, 2025
Local man lost 68 gold coins worth $200K.
Gainesville judge denies temporary injunction ahead of utility referendum
Oct 29, 2025
Ruling allows vote to be implemented once passed.
Gainesville leaders debate GRU Authority’s impact on utility management
Oct 28, 2025
Town hall featured Mayor Harvey Ward and GRU CEO Ed Bielarsksi.
Gainesville’s Pryor enters US Chess presidency through personality, training
Oct 27, 2025
Pryor combines chess playing with chess doing.
Gainesville attorneys set to argue final hearing prior to referendum vote
Oct 27, 2025
Legal issues may delay referendum implementation, again.