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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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Alachua County declares local state of emergency
Hurricane Ian takes aim at North Central Florida
Jacksonville man dies in Lake City shooting
LCPD discovers one dead, one injured in Saturday morning incident.
Four arrested in Levy County homicide incident
Law enforcement apprehends suspects associated with Cedar Key home invasion robbery.
Cade Prize selects six finalists
Annual awards ceremony scheduled for Thursday at Cade Museum.
Alleged gunshot leads to school lockdowns
Two Gainesville schools closed after ACSO deputy hears noise in nearby woods.
ACPS students break record for scholarship program
45 students named 2023 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Declining gas prices may be ending
AAA reports smallest average drop in cost per gallon in months.
ACSO investigates Hawthorne School threat
Social media comments lead to law enforcement involvement.
Human remains found in Columbia County
CCSO investigates discovery in wooded area along SE County Line Road on Monday.
Antisemitic flyers hit Gainesville neighborhoods
GPD reports several locations receive new wave of bagged paraphernalia.
Alachua County students earn national recognition
ACPS high school students earn the College Board National Scholars title.
Van vs. sedan collision kills Bell man
Crash occurs along US 129 north of Bell on Sunday morning.
Howard Bishop to host second City Services Fair
City of Gainesville representatives to be on hand at quarterly event.
Plane goes down south of Hampton
Pilot makes emergency landing along Alachua and Bradford County border.
Six regional water supply projects receive funds
Suwannee River Water Management District Board approves more than $6.2 million.
Ex-Newberry coach sentenced for sideline incident
Geronnie Rollins receives suspended jail sentence under certain conditions.
Amazon building receives hoax bomb threat
GPD clears facility following Tuesday morning incident.
Motorcyclist dies in Archer Road crash
Man runs red light at Clark Butler Boulevard intersection.
Red, White and Blue Farm celebrates its rebranding
Farm hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.
Gas prices drop as summer driving season ends
Average cost per gallon is now at lowest point since March.
Animal shelter to host National Adoption Weekend
Adoption fees will be waived at event this Friday and Saturday.