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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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Bronson man dies in Chiefland collision
Truck pulls out in front of SUV on US 27 on Tuesday morning.
Lake City man dies in motorcycle vs. pickup crash
Pickup turns in front of biker in Monday afternoon collision.
Latino Film Festival returns to in-person showings
18th Gainesville Latino Film Festival will feature films, music and dance performances.
Soprano to perform at Santa Fe in September
Concert will raise funds for cancer foundation.
Pickup collides with CCSO patrol vehicle
Driver fails to yield at US Highway 90 intersection on Saturday evening.
SUV strikes, kills pedestrian in Suwannee County
Old Town man dies while walking bicycle along US 27.
Car hits, kills cyclist in Otter Creek
Gainesville woman dies in Saturday morning collision.
Head start center opens in Newberry
I Rise Performing Kids Academy actively enrolling for new center.
LCPD announces DUI checkpoint for Saturday
Police select six potential locations throughout Lake City.
Lacerta Therapeutics expands facilities
Concept Companies joins Lacerta to develop manufacturing building.
Shands data breach affects 941 patients
Patient medical records potentially accessed by employee over 14-month span.
Alachua County buys 605 acres west of Hawthorne
New land lies adjacent to county’s Phifer Flatwoods Preserve.
COVID numbers drop from recent highs
Alachua and surrounding counties remain at high risk for transmission.
Electric buses to arrive after $68 million award
Florida funds more than 440 electric buses across multiple counties.
Lake City crash kills 1, shuts down traffic signal
Traffic intersection at US 90 turned into 4-way stop for more than 24 hours.
GPD administers Narcan to officers after arrest
Two officers exposed to potential narcotics in Sunday morning incident.
Single-vehicle accident claims 2 on I-75
Car collides with trees and catches fire on Friday.
Eastside students excel in IB exams
EHS students finish above global pass rate for International Baccalaureate Program.
Gainesville Buchholz sprints past Lake City Columbia 31-14
Gainesville Buchholz sprints past Lake City Columbia 31-14
Chomp the Block event returns
Celebration Pointe and Florida Gators restart Friday night block parties.
SF to celebrate 20th annual community forum
East Gainesville Initiative event will be held at Blount Hall.