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Seth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter 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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Alachua County’s constitutional officers give budget overviews for next fiscal year
May 6, 2025
Many budgets to stay flat.
High Springs event hands out 60 free helmets, 101 entries for new bike raffle
May 6, 2025
First responders from various organizations joined.
Judge dismisses Alachua Today’s emergency lawsuit against Mainstreet
May 6, 2025
Case presented rarities in media law.
Pioneer Days roll into High Springs this weekend
May 5, 2025
Shootouts, Sarsaparilla, special sales to mark event.
FDLE investigating crimes against minors during raid on Alachua Today, Boukari Law
May 3, 2025
Memorandum reveals investigators sought forensic evidence.
Gainesville OKs first reading for red-light cameras
May 2, 2025
City plans to start with two intersections.
Gainesville discusses Citizens Field, buys 51 acres of conservation land
May 1, 2025
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to buy a 51-acre piece of land for conservation and to sell, once again, the old fire station off South […]
Gainesville launches free accessory dwelling unit plans, starts to build its own
Apr 30, 2025
Free plans designed to lower barrier for ADU creation.
Floridians earn 8 medals at elite Gator Cup archery tournament in Newberry
Apr 28, 2025
Event featured Team USA archers from Paris Olympics.
Gainesville leaders discuss Easter shooting, historic event issues at TB McPherson
Apr 24, 2025
Manager said warnings should have been raised.
Gainesville’s Radiant Credit Union to merge with Palatka-based credit union
Apr 24, 2025
Merger anticipated to finish in December 2025.
Gainesville board OKs new civil courthouse, Oak Hall School parking lot
Apr 23, 2025
New KEDPLASMA planned for 13th Street.
Alachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan
Apr 21, 2025
$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
Alachua County planning agency votes against 82-acre rezoning near Newnans Lake
Apr 17, 2025
Alachua County’s Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission split their votes Wednesday on a change in land use and zoning for an 82-acre parcel just west […]
Lincoln Middle clinches 8th annual Civics Challenge, Westwood earns silver
Apr 16, 2025
Family Feud-styled games promote civic engagement.
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital picks new CEO as Lawson retires
Apr 14, 2025
Lawson’s position on GRU Authority unclear.
Gainesville issues demolition permit for home, owner disagrees with process
Apr 8, 2025
Years-long project to end with CindyBGoods closure.
GPD Investigation: Officers followed protocol during October arrest inside church
Apr 7, 2025
Report also revealed needed policy change.
Gainesville urges safe March Madness celebrations with Final Four approaching
Apr 3, 2025
City plans road closures, watch party for championship.
GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options
Apr 3, 2025
Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
Judge annuls GRU Authority referendum result, says Gainesville can change charter
Apr 2, 2025
Three-part ruling leaves authority in charge.
Alachua County talks budget season, resource centers
Apr 1, 2025
Burden for fire assessment may shift.
Gainesville Plan Board allows elementary school move, talks public notices
Mar 28, 2025
Board also allowed new fuel tank at airport.
VFW hopes to stay put as Gainesville redevelops Citizens Field complex
Mar 28, 2025
City reached out prompting veteran concerns.