C.J. Gish

  • C.J. Gish

    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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Elections

Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff

Oct 25, 2024
Republican Emery Gainey, Democrat Chad Scott and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Business

Blue Agave plans to close doors on Wednesday

Oct 22, 2024
Mexican restaurant unable to renew lease, plans to find new location.
News

Cross City plane crash kills 1, injures 1

Oct 21, 2024
Plane reportedly had engine trouble.
Business

Gas prices remain stable after Hurricane Milton hits state

Oct 10, 2024
Gainesville area stays at $3.18 while average price in Florida drops 3 cents per gallon.
News

Gainesville area avoids Hurricane Milton devastation

Oct 10, 2024
More than 3.3 million people reportedly without power in Florida.
News

Gainesville decides against curfew as Hurricane Milton draws near

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Oct 9, 2024
The city of Gainesville considered a curfew during Hurricane Milton, projected to make landfall around midnight, to keep traffic at a minimum, but decided against it […]
News

North Central Florida braces for Hurricane Milton

Oct 8, 2024
Storm forecasted to make landfall Wednesday night.
News

North Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Milton

Oct 8, 2024
Category 4 storm to make landfall on Wednesday along west coast of Florida.
Health

5 UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital specialties recognized nationally

Oct 8, 2024
U.S. News & World Report survey selects UF at No. 10 in Southeast.
News

Schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Milton

Oct 7, 2024
Category 5 storm forecasted to make landfall on Wednesday.
News

Hurricane Milton projected to hit region on Wednesday

Oct 7, 2024
Storm upgraded to Category 5.
Crime

Suspect charged with vehicular homicide for NE 39th Avenue head-on crash

Oct 3, 2024
A Gainesville woman was arrested and charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving with serious bodily injury when drove in […]
Business

Gas prices dip despite Hurricane Helene, threats of war

Oct 3, 2024
Average price of gallon drops to $3.18 in Gainesville area and $3.19 nationally.
News

Crews continue to restore power throughout region

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Sep 30, 2024
More than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
News

Hurricane Helene intensifies into Category 4 storm

Sep 26, 2024
National Hurricane Center projects storm to hit Florida Big Bend region on Thursday evening.
Business

Hurricane Helene to impact gas demand, not prices

Sep 26, 2024
Storm won’t impact cost at pump and will miss Gulf’s oil production centers.
News

Helene upgraded to hurricane

Sep 25, 2024
Storm forecasted to make landfall on Thursday afternoon.
News

North Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene

Sep 25, 2024
Special needs, pet-friendly shelters also available.
Education

UF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene

Sep 25, 2024
Area colleges make preparations for upcoming storm.
News

Tropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday

Sep 24, 2024
National Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
Education

North Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene

Sep 24, 2024
Area schools to close for multiple days.
News

Alachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations

Sep 24, 2024
Preparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
Education

UF slips one spot to No. 7 in U.S. News rankings

Sep 24, 2024
University remains among nation’s top 10 public institutions since 2018.
News

Sandbag locations announced in Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist counties

Sep 24, 2024
Region prepares for potential Hurricane Helene.
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