StreetSmart: Gainesville

Co-hosts Nick Anschultz and Seth Johnson discuss the University of Florida's plans to build a championship-level golf course plus the local school board decides on a plan for city of Alachua schools. Stories mentioned: Alachua County OK’s new land use for UF’s 36-hole championship golf courseSchool Board of Alachua County considers restructuring options for Alachua schoolsJ Smart drops R&B nostalgia on Gainesville’s newest radio show For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Mainstreet Daily News sports director Mike Ridaught takes over StreetSmart to interview sports contributors Pat Dooley and Mike Dame. The duo discusses their new free Gator Bites newsletter covering all things UF sports, the importance of local news, and how the Gator football coaching staff is looking ahead of the 2026-27 season.  Dooley columns: Derrick: Mainstreet puts Pat Dooley back in printThe Front 9: Third place, 44 errors, and a few questions for James BatesThe Front 9: Florida football coach Sumrall said the quiet part out loudFor more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. And click here (www.mainstreetdailynews.com/sports/gators) to subscribe to Gator Bites. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Nick Anschultz discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County. Stories mentioned: Community meeting focuses on future of ACPS’s schools in city of Alachua.Florida Forest Service reports State Road 26 wildfire 60 percent contained.High Springs police apprehend suspect on FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.The Great Sushi Race: 3 new local Asian restaurants bring sushi to Alachua.Animal shelter stays top priority at Alachua County along with Archer Road project.Navigating electric bills: GRU’s fuel adjustment explained amid public debate.Newberry incumbents sweep 3-seat commission race.Jennifer Rossi wins Archer City Commission Seat 5.Youmas earns 52% of votes to win Alachua City Commission race.For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman discuss Gainesville fire assessment exemption, the shot heard around the world and Mainstreet's new Gator sports coverage. Stories mentioned: Gainesville to leave $500,000 subsidy of churches, nonprofits in placeAlachua County negotiates with GRU over 5 live oak trees stalling constructionFormer High Springs firefighter sues city for safety violationsZoomies and wags dedicate Newberry’s ‘Central Bark’ To read Dooley's first column back in print, or sign up for Gator Bites, go to tinyurl.com/patdooley. For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County, including simple battery charges against a Newberry City Commission candidate, the search for a Gainesville city manager and Heartwood Soundstage funding.  Stories mentioned: Newberry spat: Sheriff sends charges to state attorney against candidate OldmanGainesville commission to hold city manager search this fallGainesville to review city manager search, red-light cameras, annexationQ&A: Florida House District 21 candidates react to 2026 Legislative SessionGainesville airport finalizes new CEO contract, fuel farm rehabGainesville resident raises cold case awareness with Substack publicationDink, dink: 12 public pickleball courts located in Alachua CountyEastside High School celebrates unveiling of new campus mural For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman discuss top headlines and feature stories focusing on downtown Gainesville.  Stories mentioned: Homeless service providers work to handle St. Francis House shelter closure Gainesville’s downtown advisory board aims to reduce 22% storefront vacancy rate Award-winning chef opens Kushi & Co. Japanese fast-casual restaurant For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Nick Anschultz talk all things education.  Stories mentioned: School Board of Alachua County approves zoning changes, school closuresUF to deactivate College Republicans chapter amid antisemitic reportsFlorida Legislature passes key education billsFor a chance to WIN four tickets to the Crayola Experience, click here (https://tinyurl.com/5xer46p6). For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman discuss Florida's ongoing drought, increasing wildfires and what to do about both with Kevin Mangan from the High Springs Fire Department and Ludie Bond from the Florida Forest Service.  For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County. Stories mentioned: Alachua County launches whistleblower investigation into animal shelterArcher city managers tackle internal forensic audit, build new budgetFor more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson roundup the history of ADA lawsuits in Gainesville — Mainstreet's top story of 2025. Plus, a recent development.  Stories mentioned: Blindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits (Original December 2025 report)Residents turn to action after ADA lawsuit against Gainesville businesses (December 2025 follow up)‘Toughest kid on the block’: ADA lawsuit dismissed against Satchel’s Pizza (March 2026 development)For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman review candidate in Alachua and Newberry's elections while recapping a big week in Gainesville Regional Utilities happenings. Stories mentioned: Florida Legislature could end GRU debate with 24-word amendmentCity of Alachua ends qualifying with three candidatesGainesville brothers open 2 indoor golf clubs with a third planned For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson discuss housing and infrastructure growth in Gainesville and Newberry along with developments off Archer Road. Stories mentioned: Alachua County reviewing 4 projects at Archer Road/Tower Road activity center“Exceeding expectations”: Newberry hears 2026 State of the CityArcher Community Center, City Hall fates up in the air Gainesville commission agrees to utility bond documents with reluctanceFor more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Nick Anschultz walk through the upcoming school rezoning efforts and a new festival approved for Melrose. Plus, Gainesville and Newberry will hold state of the city events this week. We want feedback. Email us at [email protected] with all your comments. Stories mentioned: Alachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiativeGainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence planFormer Hawthorne commissioner, pastor and WWII vet dies at 100Enter for a chance to win tickets-->https://tinyurl.com/UFtickets For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson discuss the upcoming oral arguments about control of Gainesville Regional Utilities along with the history of the debate.   Stories mentioned: Melrose readies for WildFlowers festival permit voteGRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public voteSign up for Mike Ridaught's free sports newsletter: www.mainstreetdailynews.com/newsletter-signup For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman speak with publisher J.C. Derrick about why the company wanted to launch StreetSmart and his hopes for the new format.For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space.

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson launch StreetSmart's inaugural episode, detailing Alachua's decision to close a polling location and why top Florida law enforcement came to Gainesville to discuss elder fraud.Stories mentioned:FBI, IRS warn against elder fraud schemes in Gainesville Groups accuse city of Alachua officials of voter suppression amid precinct closure Bricks & Minifigs LEGO store to open in GainesvilleEnter to Win Tickets! --> https://tinyurl.com/MDNticketsTo learn more about Mainstreet, visit our website.Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space.

Mainstreet Daily News launches its new local podcast for Gainesville and Alachua County. Co-hosts Seth Johnson, Lillian Hamman and Nick Anschultz introduce StreetSmart: Gainesville and its goals for delivering locally-reported news every Monday.To learn more about Mainstreet, visit our website.Forest Meadows Funeral Home is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart: Gainesville.Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space.