Alachua County catches up with rural cities

12-story building to rise in GNV historic district

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County, including a 12-story building slated for Gainesville's historic district.    Stories mentioned:  * Higher density recommended for 12-story Gainesville building [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/12-story-gainesville-building-near-historic-district] near historic district * Florida Board of Governors confirms Stuart Bell as UF’s 14th president [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/florida-governors-bell-uf-14th-president] * Here’s the 10 most expensive houses [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/local-living/most-expensive-houses-for-sale-alachua-county] for sale in Alachua County * High Springs police chief on indefinite leave [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/high-springs-police-chief-leave] as city manager alleges complaints   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 and the Florida Board of Governors

Co-hosts Nick Anschultz and Seth Johnson discuss the dissention between the UF Board of Trustees and Florida Board of Governors, along with the upcoming presidential vote.    Stories mentioned:  * UF Trustees vote Dr. Stuart Bell as interim president [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/uf-trustees-stuart-bell-interim-president] * More density recommended [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/12-story-gainesville-building-near-historic-district] for 12-story Gainesville apartments * Arts Collective opens gallery in The Oaks Mall [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/art-collective-grand-opening-oaks-mall] * GRACE Marketplace appoints an interim CEO [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/grace-marketplace-appoints-interim-ceo] in an unexpected transition   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].

Ironwood Golf Course for sale in Gainesville?

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson consider the chances that the city of Gainesville sells Ironwood Golf Course and how it would happen. Nominate for Stars, Stripes & Shoutouts: (https://tinyurl.com/mwe88tbd [https://tinyurl.com/mwe88tbd])   Stories mentioned:  * Derrick: What does a news story look like with no photos? [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/business/derrick-news-story-with-no-photos] * 8 Alachua County athletes head to Special Olympics [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/alachua-athletes-special-olympics] for Team Florida * City of Waldo hires a new city manager [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/waldo-hires-new-city-manager] * Gainesville open to purchase [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/gainesville-partnership-bids-ironwood-golf-course], partnership bids for Ironwood Golf Course   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].

The return of Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County, including the return of Hoggetowne Medieval Faire to Gainesville Raceway.   Stories mentioned:  * Eastman earns second term [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/eastman-earns-second-term] representing Gainesville’s District 4 * UF trustees unanimously pick Dr. Stuart Bell president-elect [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/uf-trustees-stuart-bell-president] * UF Trustees approve 15% fee increase [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/uf-trustees-fee-increase-state-students] for new out-of-state students * Festivals, fishing and food headline area Father’s Day events [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/local-living/2026-area-fathers-day-events] * Newberry’s Dallas Lee wins statewide Excellence in Leadership award [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/newberry-dallas-lee-excellence-leadership-award] * Above-average May rainfall [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/above-average-may-rainfall-improves-drought] improves drought conditions across region * Gen Z sweeps Hawthorne election [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/gen-z-sweeps-hawthorne-election] * Two major projects [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/two-major-projects-advance-alachua-county] advance for western Alachua County * Alachua County School Board reviews $236 million in potential capital projects [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/alachua-county-school-board-reviews-capital-projects]   [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/newberry-dallas-lee-excellence-leadership-award] 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].

School board tables Citizens Field, UF presidential forums

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Nick Anschultz discuss top headlines in Alachua County and round up a recent School Board of Alachua County meeting and UF presidential forums. Stories mentioned:  * Alachua County School Board tables vote on Citizens Field [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/alachua-county-school-board-tables-vote-citizens-field] agreements with Gainesville * UF presidential finalist Dr. Bell shares vision [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/uf-presidential-finalist-bell-shares-vision] for university’s future * How much revenue [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/revenue-alachua-county-cities-lose-homestead-exemption-passes] will Alachua County cities lose if homestead exemption passes? * Hawthorne mayor opposes property tax elimination [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/hawthorne-mayor-opposes-property-tax-elimination] in letter to state reps * Local runners celebrate Global Running Day [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/sports/local-runners-celebrate-global-running-day-at-butler-plaza] at Butler Plaza * SF College breaks ground on automotive technology training center [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/sf-college-breaks-ground-automotive-technology-training-center] * New multi-use trail [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/local-living/new-multi-use-trail-opens-in-east-gainesville] opens in East Gainesville * Alachua County Public Schools to offer free summer meals [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/alachua-county-public-schools-2026-free-summer-meals] * New book remembers [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/history/book-alachua-county-residents-died-vietnam-war] Alachua County residents who died in Vietnam War   [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/sf-college-breaks-ground-automotive-technology-training-center] 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].