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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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Person of interest identified in Lake City homicide
CCSO detectives release additional information regarding Coyoete Turner’s death.
Area gas prices drop five cents per gallon
Florida sees eight-cent drop at pump while nationwide prices go up five cents.
Man steals excavator, drives into Walmart
GPD arrests suspect who knocked down power poles, damaged storage unit and Walmart.
DeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County
Gainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
Pump prices remain steady in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Florida’s average price per gallon drops seven cents and Gainesville costs decrease three cents since last week.
Suwannee County battles widespread power outages
More than 93 percent of customers without electricity following Hurricane Idalia.
Alachua County schools to reopen on Thursday
UF, SF to resume Thursday, but surrounding counties remain closed with various restart dates.
Levy County issues mandatory evacuations
Residents, visitors in coastal areas must evacuate by Tuesday afternoon.
Gas prices drop five cents in Gainesville area
Florida’s average price per gallon down 10 cents.
Holloway wins third straight world hurdles title
Former UF track star runs fastest time of season at 2023 World Athletics Championships.
GPD reveals identity of suspect in bus stop shooting
Incident occurred near Pine Ridge on Monday.
Area gas prices near $4 per gallon
Gainesville cost increases to $3.89 and Florida averages up to $3.85.
SF College conducts safety training exercise
Tabletop emergency management meeting focuses on active shooter scenarios.
Gas prices stabilize after drastic increase
Price per gallon goes down slightly in Gainesville area following two-week 39-cent upswing.
Gainesville sees 21-cent gas hike
Area price per gallon increases 39 cents over last two weeks.
Local hurdler shines on world stage
Former UF hurdler Grant Holloway has sights set on World Championships, world record, Olympic gold.
AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement
Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
Santa Fe’s Jenkins signs with Davis & Elkins
Raiders’ standout point guard will play basketball for Division II school in West Virginia.
Gainesville gas prices jump 18 cents
Florida average price per gallon sees 20-cent increase since last week.
AAA: Florida leads nation in gas increase
State sees 11 cent hike per gallon over last week.
Gas prices down slightly
Pump costs remain steady as record number of Fourth of July drivers hit road.