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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.
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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 […]
Santa Fe finds motivation in regional final win
Nov 6, 2021
Santa Fe swept defending Class 4A volleyball champion Bishop Kenny in the Region 1 Final in Alachua Saturday. It’s been 371 days since Santa Fe’s 2020 […]
P.K. Yonge hands Keystone Heights first loss
Nov 5, 2021
One streak continued as one streak came to an end in P.K. Yonge’s 33-14 win over visiting Keystone Heights Friday in Gainesville. The Blue Wave (7-3) […]
Listen live as Gainesville battles Eastside
Nov 5, 2021
Records are always thrown out the door when cross-town rivals meet and that will be the case when Gainesville High and Eastside (Gainesville) clash in Friday […]
UCSO defends actions at Newberry-UC football game
Nov 4, 2021
Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) officials are defending the way deputies handled an encounter with a Newberry football coach that led to the premature ending of […]
Steinhatchee to host charity event
Nov 4, 2021
Nashville singers and local artists will be in Steinhatchee Friday and Saturday for the Sips and Sunsets Wine and Craft Beer Festival. The two-day event will […]
LCSO investigates fatal Chiefland shooting
Nov 2, 2021
Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies are investigating a fatal shooting of an Old Town man in a southside Chiefland residence. Deputies found James Robert McCualsky […]
Bats are more than superheroes or vampires
Oct 31, 2021
When people think of bats, there’s plenty of fictionalized ideas that come to mind. From Batman the superhero detective to Dracula the spooky blood-sucking vampire, the […]
Sideline disturbance ends Newberry-UC game early
Oct 30, 2021
Tempers flared on the Newberry sideline and a man was detained by Union County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) deputies Friday evening in Lake Butler. The incident occurred […]