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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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North Central Florida locations to celebrate July 4th
Check out events in Alachua County and surrounding communities.
Thunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday
National Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
3 injured in Hawthorne stabbings
One person remains in serious condition following Saturday’s domestic dispute.
Unlawful immigrant from Inglis indicted for possession of gun, ammunition
Camerino Perez scheduled to be arraigned on July 1.
Old town man indicted for methamphetamine trafficking charges
Ronald Peavy scheduled for arraignment on July 1.
Joel Searby receives 10-year prison sentence for child sex crimes
Former Education First for Newberry spokesperson arrested in June 2024.
Man receives life sentence for 2023 murder of Lake City teen
John Bowen Jr. killed 18-year-old Coyoete Katherine Cheyenne Turner.
Gainesville area sees gas prices drop by nine cents since last week
Average price per gallon at $3.04.
‘DJs Unite For LifeSouth’ blood drive slated for Saturday
5th annual event to feature DJs from MARC Radio Group at Newberry Road donor center.
Firefighters discover fatally-shot victim in The Commons apartment blaze
Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to Monday afternoon incident.
Gas prices rise slightly heading into Memorial Day weekend
Average cost at the pump up two cents per gallon in Gainesville area since last week.
Gainesville police arrest voyeurism suspect
Suspect identified on same day police release photos asking for help identifying him.
Kanapaha Middle School student arrested after mass shooting threats
Teenage suspect reportedly posted two threats on social media.
Gas prices fall as summer driving season approaches
Average cost per gallon drops seven cents over last week in Gainesville area.
Butler Plaza Walmart shooting injures 1, suspect surrenders himself to police
Victim in critical condition.
Victim from Easter shooting at TB McPherson Park dies
Gainesville police continue to search for suspect.
The Amazing Give 2025 generates over $1.1M for local nonprofit organizations
Alachua Conservation Trust tops list in donations.
Lake City man involved in Easter celebration shooting arrested
Lake City police officer shot during altercation at Annie Mattox Recreation Center.
Rock It 100.5 FM adds Harley Roxx to morning show
Radio personality kicked off first show on April 21.
Lake City police seek assistance in Easter shooting investigation
Video clip, photo released of individual sought by law enforcement.
UnitedHealthcare, UF Health reach new agreement
Multi-year contract to restore network access to health system effective May 5.
Lake City police officer shot during Easter celebration event
Three taken into custody at Annie Mattox Recreation Center.
Magic 101.3 FM officially returns on air with new radio tower
Six months after Hurricane Helene toppled the Magic 101.3 FM radio tower outside of Williston in Levy County, the Gainesville-based hip-hop radio station has returned to […]