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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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Gainesville area gas prices inch up to $3.16 per gallon
Average price at pump goes up one cent over last week.
GRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities
Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
Law enforcement searches for missing person on Lake Santa Fe
Abandoned kayak found on Wednesday night.
DeSantis appoints Gainey to FAMU Board of Trustees
Alachua County Sheriff named to second college board of trustees.
Gas prices creep up prior to Christmas week
Gainesville area remains steady while cost goes up 2 cents per gallon in Florida and nationwide.
Gainesville man receives 35-year sentence for February murder
Dyquann Freenay accepts plea deal for Pointe 23 Apartments shooting.
GPD arrests alleged arsonist responsible for Satchel’s Pizza fire
Fire occurs on Sunday in van at restaurant.
Sexual abuse victims, Ignite Life Center settle lawsuits
Settlement ends three suits filed in March against church, parent organization.
GPD urges public to come forward with crimes involving Adam Rosenthal
Former Gainesville mayoral candidate charged with two out-of-state homicides.
Newberry teen dies in hunting accident
Victim transported to UF Health Shands Hospital after firearm accidentally discharged.
Tributes flood in for late I Am Country radio host
Support for Heather Jennings comes from across nation.
I Am Country morning show host dies in head-on collision
Crash on SW Williston Road on Tuesday morning claims lives of both drivers.
ACSO identifies 2 suspects in The Palms of Archer homicide case
Zhané Sanders died in June 2022 drive-by shooting on Archer Road.
Gas prices increase in Gainesville heading into Thanksgiving week
Cost per gallon up five cents over last week.
Former Gainesville City Commissioner Charles Goston dies
Goston served as District 1 commissioner from 2016 to 2018.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Republican Emery Gainey, Democrat Chad Scott and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Blue Agave plans to close doors on Wednesday
Mexican restaurant unable to renew lease, plans to find new location.
Gas prices remain stable after Hurricane Milton hits state
Gainesville area stays at $3.18 while average price in Florida drops 3 cents per gallon.
Gainesville area avoids Hurricane Milton devastation
More than 3.3 million people reportedly without power in Florida.
Gainesville decides against curfew as Hurricane Milton draws near
The city of Gainesville considered a curfew during Hurricane Milton, projected to make landfall around midnight, to keep traffic at a minimum, but decided against it […]
North Central Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
Storm forecasted to make landfall Wednesday night.
North Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Milton
Category 4 storm to make landfall on Wednesday along west coast of Florida.