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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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Santa Fe River to continue to rise past flood stage near High Springs
Aug 7, 2024
River to crest Thursday into Friday morning.
DeSantis warns that waters will continue to rise in North Florida
Aug 6, 2024
Governor called storm ‘salt in the wounds’ after Idalia.
Newberry Road shuts down after giant sinkhole opens near Gilchrist County
Aug 5, 2024
Heavy rains increase sinkhole chances.
Wet roads, fallen tree leave 3 dead from Hurricane Debby
Aug 5, 2024
Slow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces
Aug 2, 2024
August declared an introductory period.
Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall
Aug 1, 2024
City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 3
Jul 31, 2024
Incumbent Anna Prizzia faces Jenn Garrett for seat.
Local homeless services nonprofits get $776K in grant cycle
Jul 30, 2024
Funds sent through Continuum of Care.
High Springs hopefuls qualify for two seats on November ballot
Jul 29, 2024
Commissioner Byran Williams will not run again.
High Springs sets millage rate maximum, contracts for code enforcement
Jul 26, 2024
Maximum millage rate same as current rate.
Gainesville authorizes $8.7M affordable housing purchase program
Jul 25, 2024
Infrastructure surtax funds fully allocated.
‘Chess champion of the universe’: Gainesville coach wins national award
Jul 24, 2024
Tusing has coached chess at Oak Hall School for 27 years.
Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy
Jul 22, 2024
Commission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings
Jul 19, 2024
Metal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.
Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes
Jul 19, 2024
Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Gainesville’s Akwaaba Freedom School celebrates national award
Jul 18, 2024
6-week summer school focuses on literacy.
Trump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity
Jul 17, 2024
“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal
Jul 16, 2024
County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
Houchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager
Jul 16, 2024
County equity plan developed under Houchen.
Alachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence
Jul 15, 2024
Joint press conference held Sunday.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Jul 5, 2024
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
