School board sets 2026-27 budget, goals

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 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)Gainesville breaks ground 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. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

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 asks Gainesville voters to eliminate special electionsEverlee property off Archer Road rezoned for planned 2,500 unitsSteep enrollment drop comes as Alachua County Public Schools faces failing schoolsAlachua County dispatcher receives national Hero of Honor award (Here's the ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/NYTherohonor) For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

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—oldest in Florida—down for repairs, impacting shows.San Felasco Tech City builds on long-term goals, preps for more in 8th year. Four candidates to face off Nov. 3 in High Springs City Commission race. Here’s what to know for the next cleanup stage at Gainesville’s Koppers Superfund.Alachua County Sheriff’s Office to activate 4 new school zone speed cameras.For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

The city of Alachua has been sued at least twice by the same developer. Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson talk about what the lawsuits claim plus the history of the project.   Stories mentioned: Tower of Tara lawsuits grow against city of Alachua (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/tower-of-tara-lawsuits-grow-against-city-of-alachua)Alachua County to consider courthouse parking options for public useNewberry moves forward with proposed road maintenance fee ahead of Amendment 3 For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com.  Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

A 65-foot-wide, mile-long, underground wall in Gainesville? Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman discuss top headlines and how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans a Superfund remediation. Stories mentioned: Feds to build mile-long wall underneath contaminated Gainesville Superfund site.https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/contaminated-gainesville-superfund-siteSchool Board of Alachua County approves Citizens Field purchase, renovation.GRU Authority to remain in charge after Florida appeal court ruling.Gainesville officially celebrates $25 million Choice Neighborhoods grant.Williston dad leads nationwide Super Dad contest. For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com.   Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space. 

A new wave of website compliance lawsuits hit Gainesville. Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson talk about similarities and differences to the ADA lawsuits they covered last year. Stories mentioned: Roam towing in Gainesville to end starting January 2027 (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/roam-towing-end-gainesville-january-2027)Tara Forest developer sues Alachua for up to $10 million (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/tara-forest-developer-sues-alachua)Alachua County codes violations to cost Majestic Oaks $278,000 (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/alachua-violations-majestic-oaks-apartments)For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com. Music courtesy Gainesville ska band Now Leaving Space. 

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County, including an in-depth update on what happened to the 10 Hitchcock's Markets stores that closed last year.  Stories mentioned: One year later: What’s the status of Hitchcock’s Markets’ 10 former stores?Alachua County adopts rollback rate to fund 2026-27 budget.Krishna To Go brings Krishna Lunch meals back to UF’s campus. Bankruptcy judge indicates The Frazer School should own its Gainesville building. 2026 UF/IFAS Peanut Butter Challenge to start on Sept. 30.Comic: Gators face Ole Miss after 3-0 start.Greater Gainesville gets garbage collection reshuffle on Oct. 1. 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 discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County, diving deeper into the 2026-27 budget and goals for the Alachua County Public School district. Stories mentioned: School Board of Alachua County approves goals to raise achievement and narrow gaps.School Board of Alachua County adopts final $623M budget. School Board of Alachua County sets timeline for superintendent search.Gainesville leaders explain immigration policy amid protester pushback.Area cities set tentative millage rates as final 2026-27 budget votes approach.Alachua to draft 12-month moratorium for AI data centers. 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.  

High Springs moved closer to the potential dissolution of its police or fire department. Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson the impact and other top headlines in Alachua County.  Stories mentioned: Gainesville’s Beamer awarded congressional honor at retirementGainesville now ready for final vote on $174 million budget‘To save this city’: High Springs to negotiate fire and police services with Alachua County (https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/high-springs-fire-police-alachua-county) 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 preview the week's print edition of Mainstreet featuring a special front page and section remembering the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Stories mentioned: Gainesville’s The Streatery enters soft opening mode with new businesses opening.Gainesville wins $25 million Choice Neighborhoods grant from federal government.The Doula-ing Avengers: Birthing aides UNITE for NIH study with UF Health.ICE-detained GHS student-athlete is coming home. 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.