StreetSmart: Gainesville

Alachua County catches up with rural cities

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman review and preview joint meetings that Alachua County has with rural cities and Gainesville.    Stories mentioned:  * Newberry projects $2.2M setback [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/newberry-2-2m-setback-property-taxes-eliminated] if property taxes eliminated * Alachua County’s rural broadband deployment passes 80% mark [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/alachua-countys-rural-broadband-deployment]  For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/].    Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart.    Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].

Gainesville charter amendment, High Springs fire and police workshop

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County.   Stories mentioned:  * High Springs brainstorms rate increases [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/high-springs-brainstorms-revenue-streams], revenue streams to save fire and police * Gainesville moves forward on charter amendment, stalls on 10-foot land strip [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/gainesville-moves-charter-amendment]   For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/]. Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].

UF 36-hole golf course, ACPS focuses on Alachua

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 course [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/alachua-county-oks-university-florida-golf-course] * School Board of Alachua County considers restructuring options [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/school-board-options-alachua-schools] for Alachua schools * J Smart drops R&B nostalgia [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/business/j-smart-drops-rb-nostalgia-gainesvilles-radio-show] on Gainesville’s newest radio show   For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/]. Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].

Bonus—Dooley and Dame talk Gator Bites

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 print [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/sports/derrick-mainstreet-puts-pat-dooley-back-in-print] * The Front 9: Third place, 44 errors [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/sports/florida-gymnastics-third-at-ncaa], and a few questions for James Bates * The Front 9: Florida football coach Sumrall said the quiet part out loud [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/sports/gators/sumrall-said-quiet-part-out-loud] For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/]. And click here [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/sports/gators] (www.mainstreetdailynews.com/sports/gators) to subscribe to Gator Bites. Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].

Alachua school closings, Forgotten Front

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. [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/future-public-schools-city-alachua] * Florida Forest Service reports State Road 26 wildfire 60 percent contained. [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/state-road-26-wildfire-60-percent-contained] * High Springs police apprehend suspect [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/crime/high-springs-police-fbi-wanted-fugitives] on FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. * The Great Sushi Race: 3 new local Asian restaurants [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/business/new-local-sushi-alachua] bring sushi to Alachua. * Animal shelter stays top priority [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/animal-shelter-top-priority-alachua-county] at Alachua County along with Archer Road project. * Navigating electric bills: GRU’s fuel adjustment explained [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/gru-electric-fuel-adjustment] amid public debate. * Newberry incumbents sweep 3-seat commission race [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/featured/newberry-incumbents-sweep-commission-race]. * Jennifer Rossi wins Archer City Commission [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/jennifer-rossi-wins-archer-seat-5] Seat 5. * Youmas earns 52% of votes to win [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/jackson-youmas-win-alachua-commission-race] Alachua City Commission race. For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/]. Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].