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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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Convicted murderer who killed UF student Christian Aguilar in 2012 dies in prison
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
Lacorrin Calhoun convicted of shooting murder during drug transaction.
Williston to hold parade for Super Bowl winner Quinyon Mitchell
Parade entry deadline set for noon on Thursday.
ACSO deputies detain suspect in fatal West Gainesville shooting
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
Suspect reportedly robbed Wildside Smoke Shop.
Armed robbery suspect shot and killed in Suwannee County manhunt
Suspect shot Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputy after shooting four in Gadsden County robbery.
Multiple crews contain 250-acre Melrose brush fire
Fire starts Friday afternoon off County Road 1469.
Prices at pump see slight decrease
Gainesville area’s cost per gallon goes down two cents from last week.
Gas prices reverse course after recent rise
Area prices down five cents per gallon since last week.
NWS: Freeze watch continues through Saturday night
While North Florida didn’t receive the historic snowfall that fell throughout the Southeast on Tuesday evening, Winter Storm Enzo will continue to produce freezing temperatures through […]
UF online bachelor’s degree program receives No. 2 ranking
U.S. News & World Report names UF one of top online institutions for third straight year.
City of Gainesville, Alachua County government offices to close Wednesday
Winter storm expected to hit area Tuesday night.
NWS: Freezing rain with possible snow flurries expected in North Florida
Winter storm warning projected to hit area late Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
Update: All area schools to close Wednesday for winter storm
National Weather Service forecasts potential freezing rain, ice to hit on Tuesday night.
National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Tuesday night
Potential freezing rain to hit North Florida Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
Gainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence
James Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.
Area gas prices jump since last week
Average cost per gallon increases nine cents in Gainesville area.
FHP: Morriston man charged with DUI in motorcycle fatality
Law enforcement also located white vehicle that fled scene from Sunday collision.
GPD requests assistance identifying suspect in Shell gas station robbery
Man allegedly stole money from cash register at store on NW 13th Street.
Gas prices stuck in neutral in Gainesville area
Average cost per gallon of $3.06 remains same nationwide as last week.
Oak View Middle School classrooms without heat
Parts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Armed felon arrested after standoff in Bradford County
Multiple law enforcement agencies help nab fugitive.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson to retire after 21 years
Art Forgey’s last day will be Monday, Jan. 6.