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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.
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Gas prices rise slightly heading into Memorial Day weekend
May 22, 2025
Average cost at the pump up two cents per gallon in Gainesville area since last week.
Gainesville police arrest voyeurism suspect
May 15, 2025
Suspect identified on same day police release photos asking for help identifying him.
Kanapaha Middle School student arrested after mass shooting threats
May 12, 2025
Teenage suspect reportedly posted two threats on social media.
Gas prices fall as summer driving season approaches
May 8, 2025
Average cost per gallon drops seven cents over last week in Gainesville area.
Butler Plaza Walmart shooting injures 1, suspect surrenders himself to police
May 1, 2025
Victim in critical condition.
Victim from Easter shooting at TB McPherson Park dies
Apr 28, 2025
Gainesville police continue to search for suspect.
The Amazing Give 2025 generates over $1.1M for local nonprofit organizations
Apr 25, 2025
Alachua Conservation Trust tops list in donations.
Lake City man involved in Easter celebration shooting arrested
Apr 25, 2025
Lake City police officer shot during altercation at Annie Mattox Recreation Center.
Rock It 100.5 FM adds Harley Roxx to morning show
Apr 24, 2025
Radio personality kicked off first show on April 21.
Lake City police seek assistance in Easter shooting investigation
Apr 24, 2025
Video clip, photo released of individual sought by law enforcement.
UnitedHealthcare, UF Health reach new agreement
Apr 22, 2025
Multi-year contract to restore network access to health system effective May 5.
Lake City police officer shot during Easter celebration event
Apr 21, 2025
Three taken into custody at Annie Mattox Recreation Center.
Magic 101.3 FM officially returns on air with new radio tower
Apr 14, 2025
Six months after Hurricane Helene toppled the Magic 101.3 FM radio tower outside of Williston in Levy County, the Gainesville-based hip-hop radio station has returned to […]
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office releases name of murder victim found in apartment
Apr 14, 2025
Body discovered Sunday morning.
DeSantis appoints Janine Plavac to School Board of Alachua County
Apr 11, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Janine Plavac on Friday to fill the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) District 5 seat vacated by Kay Abbitt in December. […]
City of Gainesville announces traffic, parking closures for NCAA Championship Game
Apr 7, 2025
Road closures planned around UF campus, Bo Diddley Plaza for watch community parties.
Law enforcement apprehends boy who attempted 2 armed carjackings
Mar 26, 2025
Incident occurs in Northwest Gainesville.
2 missing paddle boarders located south of Cedar Key
Mar 18, 2025
Teenage girls went missing overnight on trip from Astena Otie to Cedar Key.
Convicted murderer who killed UF student Christian Aguilar in 2012 dies in prison
Mar 14, 2025
Pedro Bravo was set to return to Alachua County to face additional charges.
Alachua man receives 2 life sentences for 2022 homicide at One 51 Apartments
Mar 12, 2025
Lacorrin Calhoun convicted of shooting murder during drug transaction.
Williston to hold parade for Super Bowl winner Quinyon Mitchell
Feb 25, 2025
Parade entry deadline set for noon on Thursday.
ACSO deputies detain suspect in fatal West Gainesville shooting
Feb 24, 2025
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies detained a female suspect who allegedly shot and killed a person near 7700 SW 4th Place in Gainesville on Sunday […]
GPD arrests armed robbery suspect at UFORA apartment complex
Feb 13, 2025
Suspect reportedly robbed Wildside Smoke Shop.