-
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
View all posts
C.J. Gish
FHP locates pickup involved in bicycle fatality
No arrests made in June 24th hit-and-run that killed a Morriston woman.
UAA names new “Voice of the Gators”
Sean Kelley brings over 20 years of broadcast experience to UF.
Library district adds 100 WiFi2Gos
Alachua County Library District Foundation donation helps acquire new mobile hotspots.
Local COVID numbers continue to climb
Local positive cases rise with CDC designating 60 Florida counties as “high risk.”
Gas prices fall for third straight week
Downward trend may not last with arrival of summer driving season.
Trenton native lands on USA Baseball roster
UF outfielder Wyatt Langford one of 26 players selected to collegiate national team.
Gunfire puts 26 holes in occupied Lake City home
LCPD investigating July 4th incident at NE Cherry Lane residence.
Fertilizer ordinance takes effect through February
Alachua County regulations address nitrogen, phosphorus starting on July 1.
Vehicle hits, kills Live Oak man
Pedestrian enters US Highway 90 into path of car on Sunday.
Lakeland man collides with WWII statue
Driver critically injured in Saturday accident in downtown Starke.
Animal shelter shares July 4th pet safety tips
Take precautions to keep your animals from escaping this holiday weekend.
UF Health selects chief diversity officer
Dr. Lakesha Butler will start her new position on Aug. 22
Record-setting car travel expected for July 4th
AAA report predicts all-time high car travel despite record gas prices.
GPD arrests man for indecent exposure
Suspect linked to possibly 15 Gainesville cases this year.
New vehicle sound law hits Friday
Area law enforcement agencies prepare to enforce new state law.
Grand jury indicts 11 defendants
Grand jury findings result from crimes committed over 5-year span.
Animal shelter starts turning away animals
Overcrowding forces Alachua County to issue temporary closure.
1 dead, 1 injured in stolen car accident
Vehicle crashes following discontinued GPD chase on Tuesday morning.
ACPS releases partial state test scores
Results show increases in local math scores, slight decrease in language arts.