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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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UF expert tackles youth mental health
Dec 23, 2021
A recent U.S. Surgeon General’s report on youth mental health in America revealed depression and anxiety symptoms doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with […]
North Florida braces for new COVID surge
Dec 20, 2021
Local COVID-19 cases started rising last week, leading local health officials to believe another pandemic wave may be developing. According to UF Health Shands CEO Ed […]
ACSO: Man kills self as deputies serve warrants
Dec 17, 2021
A Gainesville man shot and killed himself after Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) deputies attempted to serve two active warrants Friday morning at the Oaks Condominiums. […]
Q&A on Christmas tree maintenance
Dec 15, 2021
Making sure a Christmas tree doesn’t become an unsightly fire hazard before Dec. 25 is a yearly challenge, so knowing how to maintain one of your […]
ACSO, GPD continue to probe school bomb threats
Dec 14, 2021
Local law enforcement continues to investigate three open false bomb threat cases at Buchholz and Gainesville high schools that occurred in September. From Aug. 19 through […]
St. Thomas Aquinas ends Buchholz’s playoff run
Dec 3, 2021
St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) controlled the action to earn a 45-7 win against Gainesville Buchholz in a Class 7A state semifinal matchup. The Raiders’ offense took […]
Madison County shuts out Chiefland
Dec 3, 2021
Chiefland’s playoff run came to an end Friday when the Indians fell to visiting Madison County 37-0 in the Class 1A state semifinals. The past two […]
Listen LIVE to Hawthorne in the state semifinals
Dec 3, 2021
The Hawthorne Hornets are one game away from returning to the Class 1A state championship. Only a Friday night matchup with the Chipley Tigers stands in […]
Buchholz will need 4-quarter effort to advance
Dec 2, 2021
The Buchholz Bobcats have methodically ended their first three home playoff games in the first half, but Friday’s Class 7A state semifinal football contest will require […]
GNV voter registration deadline set for Dec. 27
Dec 2, 2021
The voter registration deadline for the upcoming City of Gainesville’s special runoff election is Monday, Dec. 27. The runoff election will take place on Jan. 25 […]
ACSO investigation clears staff in baby’s death
Nov 30, 2021
An internal investigation has cleared Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) staff in the death of a baby born at the county jail in August. The ACSO […]
SF Zoo continues animal COVID protection
Nov 27, 2021
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo continues to provide COVID safety protocols while other zoos nationwide have suffered losses among their population. In recent weeks, three snow […]
Chiefland edges undefeated Union County
Nov 26, 2021
Chiefland took advantage of three first-half Union County (Lake Butler) fumbles and three Clint Thomas touchdowns en route to a 29-27 home in the 1A-Region 3 […]
Listen to Hawthorne in regional final action
Nov 26, 2021
Friday’s Game of the Week features two Class 1A football powerhouses when third-ranked Pahokee travels to top-ranked Hawthorne in the 1A-Region 4 final. The Hornets haven’t […]
10 things to do Thanksgiving weekend
Nov 25, 2021
If you’re looking for something to do after—or in lieu of—Black Friday shopping, here are 10 area events going on Thanksgiving weekend to check out (in […]
Chiefland outlasts Mayo Lafayette in overtime
Nov 19, 2021
One yard was all that separated Chiefland from victory and defeat in an overtime regional semifinal home 28-27 win Friday over Lafayette (Mayo). Following Chiefland’s 2-yard […]
Listen to Bucholz host University
Nov 19, 2021
The Buchholz Bobcats look to continue their march through the Class 7A playoffs when they host University Friday at Citizens Field on Friday. The Bobcats (10-1) […]
DeSantis signs vaccine, mask bills into law
Nov 18, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday designed to protect Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and allow parents to make healthcare […]
Santa Fe wins first volleyball championship
Nov 17, 2021
The Raiders would not be denied. Santa Fe (Alachua) swept Calvary Christian (Fort Lauderdale), 25-16, 25-17, 25-14, to claim its first ever state volleyball championship in dominant […]
Santa Fe advances to 4A state championship
Nov 13, 2021
For the third time in four years, Santa Fe will battle for a state volleyball title following a sweep in the state semifinals Saturday in Alachua. […]
Union County dominates in battle of Tigers teams
Nov 12, 2021
Union County continued its dominating streak with a 48-13 regional quarterfinal win over visiting Trenton Friday in Lake Butler. The two Tiger teams clashed in the […]
Listen live to Gainesville play Lincoln
Nov 12, 2021
The district champion Gainesville Hurricanes host Lincoln (Tallahassee) Trojans in the 6A Region 1 quarterfinals tonight at Citizens Field. The Hurricanes, winners of four straight, are […]
Listen to Buchholz host Fleming Island
Nov 11, 2021
Thursday’s Mainstreet Daily News livestream Game of the Week features Buchholz hosting Fleming Island (Orange Park) in the regional quarterfinals. The Bobcats (9-1) secured the No. […]
FSA report examines officer firearms usage
Nov 9, 2021
The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) has released research showing most law enforcement officers go through their entire career without ever firing their weapon. The association released […]