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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.

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Local Events

UF HealthStreet to host Night of Dance

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Oct 13, 2022

Annual event aims at improving community health through dance and diversity.

Local Events

Walk a Mile to be held on Monday

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Oct 13, 2022

Lake City event supports domestic violence survivors.

Elections

Bielarski, Ward to debate twice in coming weeks

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Oct 13, 2022

Candidates also spoke at forum on Sunday.

Crime

Fort White man charged with sexual battery

C.J. Gish

Oct 12, 2022

CCSO arrests suspect for sexual battery, probation violation on Tuesday.

Local News

UF Scripps receives $100M gift

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Oct 12, 2022

Wertheim Foundation provides largest donation in UF history.

Local News

GNV Housing Authority receives $250,000 grant

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Oct 11, 2022

HUD awards Capital Fund Emergency Safety and Security Grant to GHA.

Crime

GPD investigates multiple shootings

C.J. Gish

Oct 10, 2022

Six gunfire incidents occur over past week.

Local Events

Area churches to host historic marker unveiling

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Oct 10, 2022

Florida Historical Marker dedication scheduled for Archer’s St. Peter Cemetery on Oct. 22.

Crime

Lake City shooting injures two

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Oct 10, 2022

LCPD responds to Saturday incident along SE Avalon Avenue.

Featured

GPD arrests 2 for sex trafficking

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Oct 6, 2022

Suspects allegedly held woman hostage at group home for two weeks.

Crime

LCPD responds to multiple gunfire incidents

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Oct 6, 2022

One home struck in Northeast Lake City on Wednesday evening.

Local News

Crash leaves Lawtey woman in critical condition

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Oct 5, 2022

Pickup exits State Road 121 and collides with fence, tree.

Local Living

UFAA to celebrate inaugural Tom Petty Day

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Oct 5, 2022

Legendary singer, Gainesville native to be honored in conjunction with LSU game on Oct. 15.

Business

GHA appoints two executive team members

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Oct 5, 2022

The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) recently announced two appointments to its executive team. Michelle Beans is now the chief financial officer (CFO) and Malcolm Kiner is […]

Business