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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News

Armed robbery suspect shot and killed in Suwannee County manhunt

Feb 7, 2025
Suspect shot Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputy after shooting four in Gadsden County robbery.
News

Multiple crews contain 250-acre Melrose brush fire

Feb 3, 2025
Fire starts Friday afternoon off County Road 1469.
Business

Prices at pump see slight decrease

Jan 30, 2025
Gainesville area’s cost per gallon goes down two cents from last week.
Business

Gas prices reverse course after recent rise

Jan 23, 2025
Area prices down five cents per gallon since last week.
News

NWS: Freeze watch continues through Saturday night

Jan 22, 2025
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 […]
Education

UF online bachelor’s degree program receives No. 2 ranking

Jan 22, 2025
U.S. News & World Report names UF one of top online institutions for third straight year.
Government + Politics

City of Gainesville, Alachua County government offices to close Wednesday

Jan 21, 2025
Winter storm expected to hit area Tuesday night.
News

NWS: Freezing rain with possible snow flurries expected in North Florida

Jan 21, 2025
Winter storm warning projected to hit area late Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
Education

Update: All area schools to close Wednesday for winter storm

Jan 21, 2025
National Weather Service forecasts potential freezing rain, ice to hit on Tuesday night.
News

National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Tuesday night

Jan 20, 2025
Potential freezing rain to hit North Florida Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
Crime

Gainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence

Jan 17, 2025
James Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.
Business

Area gas prices jump since last week

Jan 16, 2025
Average cost per gallon increases nine cents in Gainesville area.
Crime

FHP: Morriston man charged with DUI in motorcycle fatality

Jan 15, 2025
Law enforcement also located white vehicle that fled scene from Sunday collision.
Crime

GPD requests assistance identifying suspect in Shell gas station robbery

Jan 14, 2025
Man allegedly stole money from cash register at store on NW 13th Street.
Business

Gas prices stuck in neutral in Gainesville area

Jan 9, 2025
Average cost per gallon of $3.06 remains same nationwide as last week.
News

Dive teams locate missing kayaker in Lake Santa Fe

Jan 7, 2025
FWC uses sonar equipment to locate victim.
Education

Oak View Middle School classrooms without heat

Jan 7, 2025
Parts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Crime

Armed felon arrested after standoff in Bradford County

Jan 6, 2025
Multiple law enforcement agencies help nab fugitive.
News

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years

Jan 3, 2025
Art Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.
Business

Gainesville area gas prices inch up to $3.16 per gallon

Jan 2, 2025
Average price at pump goes up one cent over last week.
News

GRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities

Jan 2, 2025
Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
News

Law enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe

Jan 2, 2025
Abandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
Education

DeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees

Dec 31, 2024
Alachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Business

Gas prices creep up prior to Christmas week

Dec 19, 2024
Gainesville area remains steady while cost goes up 2 cents per gallon in Florida and nationwide.
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