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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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Seth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News associate editor based in Gainesville. He earned a degree in journalism and mass communication and served as editor-in-chief of his school newspaper. Seth is a bookworm and chess nerd, but he tempers these activities by playing sports and biking.
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Crews continue to restore power throughout region
More than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties. 
Hurricane Helene intensifies into Category 4 storm
National Hurricane Center projects storm to hit Florida Big Bend region on Thursday evening. 
Hurricane Helene to impact gas demand, not prices
Storm won’t impact cost at pump and will miss Gulf’s oil production centers. 
North Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene
Special needs, pet-friendly shelters also available. 
UF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene
Area colleges make preparations for upcoming storm. 
Tropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday
National Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning. 
North Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene
Area schools to close for multiple days. 
Alachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations
Preparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
UF slips one spot to No. 7 in U.S. News rankings
University remains among nation’s top 10 public institutions since 2018. 
Sandbag locations announced in Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist counties
Region prepares for potential Hurricane Helene. 
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 to turn into tropical storm Monday night
Updated forecast has storm turning into category 3 hurricane later this week. 
Former Bronson basketball coach sentenced for production of child porn
Billy McCall Jr. receives 12-year federal prison sentence. 
Gas prices continue slow desent
Cost at pump drops four cents per gallon since last week in Gainesville market. 
Updated: Cedar Key fire destroys, damages multiple businesses
State Fire Marshal's office is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Law enforcement responds to suspicious package found at Hampton Inn
Employee finds concerning note while cleaning room.
Missing child alert issued for Lake City teen
Emma Peebles last seen near 400 block of SW Ralph Terrace on Friday.
ACSO: Buchholz school threat declared a hoax
Law enforcement investigates latest incident in wave of regional school threats. 
Buchholz girls, Oak Hall boys top Bobcat Classic
Buchholz’s Eleanor Whisler and Demetrie Meyers finish first in girls, boys races.
Union County students arrested for school threat
Two students taken into custody Friday morning. 
Hillhouse to serve as Gainesville Fire Rescue interim chief
Deputy chief to start position in November. 
Update: No social media threats identified toward Chiefland schools
Law enforcement investigating social media posts from neighboring school district.
2 teens arrested for Fort White High School threats
Third arrest in three days for school threats. 
Teen arrested for social media threats to Columbia, Madison county schools
Suspect allegedly threatened school shootings at multiple schools.