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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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Cox retail store to host grand opening celebration
Aug 16, 2024
UF women’s gymnasts to join event at new 43rd Street store in Gainesville.
Gas prices see minuscule drop at pump in Gainesville area
Aug 15, 2024
AAA reports four cent decrease over past week.
Florida Council on Aging recognizes Lovler, Mainstreet
Aug 9, 2024
Honor marks second award for Aging Matters series.
GPD charges officer for timesheet manipulation
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 […]
Potential Tropical Cyclone Four projected to hit this weekend
Aug 2, 2024
Storm could drop four to six inches of rainfall in North Central Florida.
Emergency preparedness declaration issued for Invest 97L
Aug 1, 2024
Tropical disturbance strengthens and should hit Florida this weekend.
Former Bell teacher receives life sentence for capital sexual battery
Jul 31, 2024
William Carawan battered multiple victims over three years at Bell Elementary School.
Gas prices inches downward in Gainesville area
Jul 25, 2024
Cost decreases two cents per gallon over last week.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Jul 19, 2024
Republican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Gas prices see slight decline locally, nationally
Jul 18, 2024
Cost at pump drops 7 cents in Gainesville area since last week.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Jul 17, 2024
Peter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.
FHP trooper-involved shooting temporarily closes I-75
Jul 15, 2024
Incident occurs Sunday evening south of Micanopy exit.
Gas prices bump up slightly following July 4th holiday weekend
Jul 11, 2024
Cost of oil per barrel, Hurricane Beryl hitting Texas and record number of holiday drivers lead to nationwide increase at pump.
Deceased veteran found outside Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
Jul 9, 2024
Person discovered Saturday morning on campus.
Workout Anytime to expand to Gainesville
Jul 3, 2024
Fitness franchise currently looking for building to set up gym.
Gas prices statewide creep higher for July 4th holiday
Jul 3, 2024
Florida’s average price increased eight cents since last Wednesday.
Area locations to celebrate July 4th
Jul 1, 2024
Check out events in Alachua County and surrounding communities.
Independence Day travelers see increase at gas pumps
Jun 27, 2024
Prices shoot up another week leading into July 4th holiday.
Former Gainesville mayoral candidate reported missing
Jun 21, 2024
Missing persons report filed with Gainesville Police Department for Adam Rosenthal.
Education First for Newberry leader arrested for lewd behavior, luring a minor
Jun 20, 2024
Joel Searby booked into Alachua County Jail.
Gas prices climb with July 4th holiday on horizon
Jun 20, 2024
New surge locally and statewide comes after prices drop two straight weeks.
Gas prices dip to lowest mark since February
Jun 13, 2024
Gainesville market’s average price at pump plummets to $3.33 per gallon.