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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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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.
Armed robbery suspect shot and killed in Suwannee County manhunt
Feb 7, 2025
Suspect shot Suwannee County Sheriff’s deputy after shooting four in Gadsden County robbery.
Multiple crews contain 250-acre Melrose brush fire
Feb 3, 2025
Fire starts Friday afternoon off County Road 1469.
Prices at pump see slight decrease
Jan 30, 2025
Gainesville area’s cost per gallon goes down two cents from last week.
Gas prices reverse course after recent rise
Jan 23, 2025
Area prices down five cents per gallon since last week.
NWS: Freeze watch continues through Saturday night
Jan 22, 2025
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
Jan 22, 2025
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
Jan 21, 2025
Winter storm expected to hit area Tuesday night.
NWS: Freezing rain with possible snow flurries expected in North Florida
Jan 21, 2025
Winter storm warning projected to hit area late Tuesday night and into Wednesday.
Update: All area schools to close Wednesday for winter storm
Jan 21, 2025
National Weather Service forecasts potential freezing rain, ice to hit on Tuesday night.
National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Tuesday night
Jan 20, 2025
Potential freezing rain to hit North Florida Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
Gainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence
Jan 17, 2025
James Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.
Area gas prices jump since last week
Jan 16, 2025
Average cost per gallon increases nine cents in Gainesville area.
FHP: Morriston man charged with DUI in motorcycle fatality
Jan 15, 2025
Law enforcement also located white vehicle that fled scene from Sunday collision.
GPD requests assistance identifying suspect in Shell gas station robbery
Jan 14, 2025
Man allegedly stole money from cash register at store on NW 13th Street.