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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.
DeSantis signs bill that preempts GRU Authority with 24-word amendment
Jun 12, 2026
Amendment applies only to Gainesville’s utility.
Eastman earns second term representing Gainesville’s District 4
Jun 12, 2026
Gainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman will return to the dais for a second term after no one filed to run against him. Eastman represents District 4, which consists of much of […]
Gainesville electric rates to stay flat, water to increase in next fiscal year
Jun 11, 2026
Utility to pay $128 million in debt.
Two major projects advance for western Alachua County
Jun 9, 2026
Wastewater and golf get greenlights.
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire plans multi-weekend return at Gainesville Raceway
Jun 8, 2026
Event to return to ticketed entry.
Retired Alachua County librarian wins state award for educational work
Jun 8, 2026
Bruckman partnered to take newspapers into classrooms.
How much revenue will Alachua County cities lose if homestead exemption passes?
Jun 3, 2026
Property appraiser analyzes 54,774 homes.
Gainesville to set new billing process without GRU
Jun 2, 2026
Apartment stormwater rates to fluctuate.
New book remembers Alachua County residents who died in Vietnam War
Jun 2, 2026
Over 2,343 days, county lost 48 soldiers during war.
Gainesville sits on $12 million budget gap with summer savings projected
May 29, 2026
Police, fire present draft budgets.
Gainesville homicide stemmed from dating violence, suspect presumed dead
May 28, 2026
Domestic violence rises to top five priority.
Alachua County acts on Wahoo, Lakeshore Drive and Westside Christian School
May 26, 2026
Sewer debate causes delayed vote on school plans.
Sneak peek: Check out the art options for Alachua County fire headquarters
May 25, 2026
Three artists selected for final vote.
UF defends presidential search after criticism from Sen. Rick Scott
May 22, 2026
Accusations called “categorically untrue.”
Gainesville police to focus on domestic violence as homicides trend up
May 22, 2026
Chief said steam of domestic violence is concerning.
Gainesville commission votes on major garbage billing, towing reforms
May 21, 2026
Mayor to send letter to GRU Authority.
Cox Communications gives $40,000 to boost Gainesville learning, literacy
May 21, 2026
Four organizations awarded checks.
Gainesville launches ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ with flag raising
May 20, 2026
City’s 6th annual celebration begins with Florida Emancipation Day.
Groundwater around Alachua County falls to 10th percentile amid drought
May 20, 2026
Rain deficit holds at 20 inches.
Gridlocked GRU Authority to stop collecting Gainesville’s garbage bills
May 13, 2026
Split authority results in no vote.
Alachua County’s rural broadband deployment passes 80% mark
May 12, 2026
Windstream installing the fiber in four main areas.
Florida’s surgeon general visits UF to give Alzheimer’s research funding
May 11, 2026
Eight Florida organizations awarded research dollars.