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Bonus—Transparency, taking office with Nathan Crabbe
Associate Editor Seth Johnson and incoming city of Gainesville Commissioner Nathan Crabbe discuss government transparency, the Koppers remediation site and how he's preparing to take office in a bonus episode.
Stories mentioned:
Here’s what to know for the next cleanup stage (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/gainesville-koppers-superfund) at Gainesville’s Koppers Superfund (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/gainesville-koppers-superfund)
Gainesville elections 2026: Ward earns final term, joined by Willits and Crabbe (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/gainesville-elections-2026-ward-willits-crabbe) (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/gainesville-elections-2026-ward-willits-crabbe)
Gainesville breaks ground (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/gainesville-breaks-ground-third-rts-transfer-station) on third RTS transfer station (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/gainesville-breaks-ground-third-rts-transfer-station)
For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/).
Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg).
2 Nov 2026
Enrollment drop, reading gap in Alachua County schools
Co-hosts Nick Anschultz and Seth Johnson review the first in a series of education stories that reviews two key issues in the Alachua County school district.
Stories mentioned:
Proposed charter change (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/proposed-charter-change-gainesville-2026) asks Gainesville voters to eliminate special elections
Everlee property off Archer Road rezoned for planned 2,500 units (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/everlee-archer-road-alachua)
Steep enrollment drop (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/enrollment-drop-alachua-county-public-schools) comes as Alachua County Public Schools faces failing schools
Alachua County dispatcher receives national Hero of Honor award (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/alachua-county-dispatcher-jenny-smith-hero-honor-award) (Here's the ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/NYTherohonor (https://tinyurl.com/NYTherohonor))
For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/).
Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg).
26 Oct 2026
Ups and downs in the Hippodrome elevator
Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson discuss top headlines in Alachua County before diving deep into the up and down upkeep of Gainesville's historic Hippodrome elevator.
Stories mentioned:
Hippodrome elevator (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/hippodrome-elevator-down-for-repairs)—oldest in Florida—down for repairs, impacting shows.
San Felasco Tech City builds on long-term goals (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/business/san-felasco-tech-city-preps-for-8th-year), preps for more in 8th year.
Four candidates to face off Nov. 3 in High Springs City Commission race. (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/four-candidates-high-springs-city-commission-2026)
Here’s what to know for the next cleanup stage at Gainesville’s Koppers Superfund. (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/gainesville-koppers-superfund)
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office to activate 4 new school zone speed cameras. (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/alachua-county-sheriffs-office-4-new-school-zone-speed-cameras)
For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/).
Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg).
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