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C.J. Gish is the senior editor for Mainstreet Daily News. He is a Pacific Northwest transplant who grew up in Oregon and moved to Florida in 2018. C.J. has spent more than 30 years in media, public relations and marketing, including stints as a newspaper reporter, working at two TV stations (FOX and ABC) in Boise, and as a media specialist for Eastern Oregon University. C.J. enjoys sports, especially the NFL and NBA, and is the father to three amazing adult children. Send story ideas to editor@mainstreetdailynews.com
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Armed robbery suspect shot and killed in Suwannee County manhunt
Suspect shot Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputy after shooting four in Gadsden County robbery.
Multiple crews contain 250-acre Melrose brush fire
Fire starts Friday afternoon off County Road 1469.
Prices at pump see slight decrease
Gainesville area’s cost per gallon goes down two cents from last week.
Gas prices reverse course after recent rise
Area prices down five cents per gallon since last week.
NWS: Freeze watch continues through Saturday night
While North Florida didn’t receive the historic snowfall that fell throughout the Southeast on Tuesday evening, Winter Storm Enzo will continue to produce freezing temperatures through […]
UF online bachelor’s degree program receives No. 2 ranking
U.S. News & World Report names UF one of top online institutions for third straight year.
City of Gainesville, Alachua County government offices to close Wednesday
Winter storm expected to hit area Tuesday night.
NWS: Freezing rain with possible snow flurries expected in North Florida
Winter storm warning projected to hit area late Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
Update: All area schools to close Wednesday for winter storm
National Weather Service forecasts potential freezing rain, ice to hit on Tuesday night.
National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Tuesday night
Potential freezing rain to hit North Florida Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
Gainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence
James Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.
Area gas prices jump since last week
Average cost per gallon increases nine cents in Gainesville area.
FHP: Morriston man charged with DUI in motorcycle fatality
Law enforcement also located white vehicle that fled scene from Sunday collision.
GPD requests assistance identifying suspect in Shell gas station robbery
Man allegedly stole money from cash register at store on NW 13th Street.
Gas prices stuck in neutral in Gainesville area
Average cost per gallon of $3.06 remains same nationwide as last week.
Oak View Middle School classrooms without heat
Parts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Armed felon arrested after standoff in Bradford County
Multiple law enforcement agencies help nab fugitive.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years
Art Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
Gainesville area gas prices inch up to $3.16 per gallon
Average price at pump goes up one cent over last week.
GRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities
Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
Law enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe
Abandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
DeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees
Alachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Gas prices creep up prior to Christmas week
Gainesville area remains steady while cost goes up 2 cents per gallon in Florida and nationwide.