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View all postsC.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.
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Gas prices drop 17 cents in Gainesville area
Jan 18, 2024
Average price per gallon dips by nine cents statewide and two cents nationwide.
Grand jury indicts two on murder charges
Jan 18, 2024
Jury also finds no true bill in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting.
Gas prices jump 9 cents per gallon in Gainesville area
Jan 11, 2024
Florida sees 10 cent statewide increase while nationwide prices slip two cents since last week.
Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2023
Dec 29, 2023
Top stories include Publix coming to Newberry, Florida’s gas prices and Rex and Brody Act signed into law.
Florida goes from biggest decrease to largest increase at gas pump
Dec 21, 2023
Average statewide price per gallon goes up 16 cents.
Gas prices fall to under $3 in Florida, Gainesville area
Dec 14, 2023
National average price per gallon within one cent of 2022 low.
Gas prices take holiday plunge
Dec 7, 2023
Average price per gallon drops 10 cents in Florida and seven cents in Gainesville since last week.
Raiders’ Dylan Lovelace signs to play baseball at Santa Fe College
Dec 5, 2023
Santa Fe High School senior picked up six wins on mound last season.
GPD arrests suspect who vandalized Chabad Jewish Student Center
Dec 1, 2023
Law enforcement locates suspect who wrote hate messages on center.
Gas prices jump 13 cents per gallon in Gainesville area
Nov 30, 2023
Statewide average increased 14 cents since last week as oil prices climb.
One dead, six injured in multiple Gainesville shootings over weekend
Nov 27, 2023
Murder suspect turns self in while police search for other shooters.
Gas prices drop again prior to Thanksgiving travel
Nov 16, 2023
National average per gallon falls or remains stable for 60 straight days.
Newberry finishes strong after slow start against Chiefland
Nov 11, 2023
Indians take early lead before Panthers capitalizes on mistakes in Region 4-1R quarterfinals.
Gainesville area gas prices down two cents per gallon
Nov 9, 2023
Florida sees two cent increase in average cost at pump over last week.
GHS athletes sign college volleyball letters of intent
Nov 8, 2023
Three players from Hurricanes’ district champion, regional semifinal team make Division-I commitments.
Buchholz girls claim cross country district title
Nov 6, 2023
Bobcats boys finish fourth at 4A-District 1 meet, GHS girls place fifth at 3A-District 2 meet.
Gas prices continue slide
Nov 2, 2023
Cost at pump drops six cents per gallon in the Gainesville area and 10 cents statewide.
Suspect charged in Lake City teenager homicide
Oct 30, 2023
Person of interest arrested in Coyoete Turner’s death in September.
Santa Fe sweeps McKeel Academy
Oct 28, 2023
Two-time defending Class 4A state champion Raiders advance to regional final.
Gainesville area gas prices increase slightly
Oct 26, 2023
Cost per gallon up three cents since last week.
Gas prices continue to drop despite global tensions
Oct 19, 2023
Florida ties for fourth largest decrease in cost per gallon.
Santa Fe cruises to district title over Eastside
Oct 19, 2023
Two-time defending Class 4A state champion Raiders prepare for state playoffs.
Branford, Union County earn district semifinal sweeps
Oct 18, 2023
Multiple area teams advance to championship round.