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 vote
• GRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public vote

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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.

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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 Gainesville

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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.

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