C.J. Gish

C.J. Gish

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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Local News

Car going wrong way causes 2-vehicle fatal collision near GNV Airport

C.J. Gish

Sep 2, 2024

DECK: One person killed, three people injured in Sunday morning crash.

Education

Forbes ranks UF at No. 4 for top public universities

C.J. Gish

Aug 30, 2024

Rankings based on 14 metrics that include student debt and graduate salaries.

Crime

Jury indicts Williston man who set wife on fire for murder, arson

C.J. Gish

Aug 29, 2024

Williston man allegedly kills wife and then sets house on fire.

News

Pickup hits UF student on bicycle

C.J. Gish

Aug 28, 2024

Student severely injured in collision.

Crime

High-speed pursuit in Levy County ends with fatal crash

C.J. Gish

Aug 27, 2024

Incident occurs south of Chiefland.

Education

Santa Fe College names Houston to replace Clemons as Advancement VP

C.J. Gish

Aug 26, 2024

Santa Fe College has announced Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida (RMHCNCF) CEO Sherry Houston will become its next vice president for advancement and […]

Crime

Gainesville man arrested for vandalizing City Hall, making threats to mayor

C.J. Gish

Aug 26, 2024

Charges stem from March incidents at Old Library Building and Mayor Harvey Ward’s office

Business

Gas prices fall six cents per gallon nationally

C.J. Gish

Aug 22, 2024

Price at pump go down only one cent since last week in Gainesville area.

Crime

3 men sentenced for sexual crimes on juveniles

C.J. Gish

Aug 21, 2024

Gainesville Police Department arrested three men in separate incidents.

Business

Cox retail store to host grand opening celebration

C.J. Gish

Aug 16, 2024

UF women’s gymnasts to join event at new 43rd Street store in Gainesville.

Business

Gas prices see minuscule drop at pump in Gainesville area

C.J. Gish

Aug 15, 2024

AAA reports four cent decrease over past week.

Business

Florida Council on Aging recognizes Lovler, Mainstreet

C.J. Gish

Aug 9, 2024

Honor marks second award for Aging Matters series.

Business

Gas ekes up one cent in Gainesville area, statewide

C.J. Gish

Aug 8, 2024

Area price per gallon at $3.46.

Local News

GPD charges officer for timesheet manipulation

C.J. Gish

Aug 6, 2024

A Gainesville police officer was recently charged with scheming to defraud and obtain property after he allegedly falsified his work timesheet dozens of times between January […]

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