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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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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.
Blue Agave plans to close doors on Wednesday
Oct 22, 2024
Mexican restaurant unable to renew lease, plans to find new location.
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.
Gainesville area avoids Hurricane Milton devastation
Oct 10, 2024
More than 3.3 million people reportedly without power in Florida.
Gainesville decides against curfew as Hurricane Milton draws near
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 […]
North Central Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
Oct 8, 2024
Storm forecasted to make landfall Wednesday night.
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.
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.
Schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Milton
Oct 7, 2024
Category 5 storm forecasted to make landfall on Wednesday.
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 […]
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.
Crews continue to restore power throughout region
Sep 30, 2024
More than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
Hurricane Helene intensifies into Category 4 storm
Sep 26, 2024
National Hurricane Center projects storm to hit Florida Big Bend region on Thursday evening.
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.
North Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene
Sep 25, 2024
Special needs, pet-friendly shelters also available.
UF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene
Sep 25, 2024
Area colleges make preparations for upcoming storm.
Tropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday
Sep 24, 2024
National Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
North Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene
Sep 24, 2024
Area schools to close for multiple days.
Alachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations
Sep 24, 2024
Preparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
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.
Sandbag locations announced in Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist counties
Sep 24, 2024
Region prepares for potential Hurricane Helene.