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View all postsC.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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3-vehicle I-75 accident injures 6
Jul 7, 2022
Two semis, one pickup involved at High Springs 404 southbound exit.
Man receives 25 years for 2020 Gainesville death
Jul 6, 2022
Victim’s family participates in Restorative Justice Project.
2 die when car collides with parked semi trailer
Jul 6, 2022
Tesla hits trailer at I-75 rest area south of Gainesville.
FHP locates pickup involved in bicycle fatality
Jul 6, 2022
No arrests made in June 24th hit-and-run that killed a Morriston woman.
UAA names new “Voice of the Gators”
Jul 6, 2022
Sean Kelley brings over 20 years of broadcast experience to UF.
Library district adds 100 WiFi2Gos
Jul 6, 2022
Alachua County Library District Foundation donation helps acquire new mobile hotspots.
Local COVID numbers continue to climb
Jul 5, 2022
Local positive cases rise with CDC designating 60 Florida counties as “high risk.”
Gas prices fall for third straight week
Jul 5, 2022
Downward trend may not last with arrival of summer driving season.
Trenton native lands on USA Baseball roster
Jul 5, 2022
UF outfielder Wyatt Langford one of 26 players selected to collegiate national team.
Gunfire puts 26 holes in occupied Lake City home
Jul 5, 2022
LCPD investigating July 4th incident at NE Cherry Lane residence.
Fertilizer ordinance takes effect through February
Jul 4, 2022
Alachua County regulations address nitrogen, phosphorus starting on July 1.
Vehicle hits, kills Live Oak man
Jul 3, 2022
Pedestrian enters US Highway 90 into path of car on Sunday.
Lakeland man collides with WWII statue
Jul 3, 2022
Driver critically injured in Saturday accident in downtown Starke.
Animal shelter shares July 4th pet safety tips
Jul 2, 2022
Take precautions to keep your animals from escaping this holiday weekend.
FWC: Stay sober while boating
Jul 1, 2022
Operation Dry Water kicks off for the Fourth of July weekend.
UF Health selects chief diversity officer
Jul 1, 2022
Dr. Lakesha Butler will start her new position on Aug. 22
Record-setting car travel expected for July 4th
Jun 30, 2022
AAA report predicts all-time high car travel despite record gas prices.
GPD arrests man for indecent exposure
Jun 30, 2022
Suspect linked to possibly 15 Gainesville cases this year.
New vehicle sound law hits Friday
Jun 30, 2022
Area law enforcement agencies prepare to enforce new state law.
Grand jury indicts 11 defendants
Jun 30, 2022
Grand jury findings result from crimes committed over 5-year span.
Animal shelter starts turning away animals
Jun 29, 2022
Overcrowding forces Alachua County to issue temporary closure.