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J.C. Derrick is publisher for Mainstreet Daily News. He spent 18 years covering sports, education, and politics in Texas and Washington, D.C., before joining Mainstreet in 2020. J.C. is a member of the Florida Press Association Board of Directors.
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Gainesville police officer shoots man wielding hedge trimmers
Jun 3, 2024
State investigating officer-involved shooting.
Man arrested for stabbing 4 Morriston neighbors
May 31, 2024
Crime scene involved eight separate locations.
FDLE identifies second Ginnie Springs shooting victim
May 31, 2024
Investigators urge witnesses to come forward.
Gilchrist authorities arrest brothers for Ginnie Springs shooting
May 29, 2024
Two Georgia men were part of massive Memorial Day crowd.
Plane makes emergency landing near Newberry
May 27, 2024
Mechanical issues led to rural landing at unmanned airport.
1 dead, 3 injured in Ginnie Springs shootings
May 27, 2024
Numerous law enforcement agencies investigating.
6 dead in 5 Memorial Day weekend crashes
May 27, 2024
Five accidents occur in five area counties between Saturday and Sunday.
24 students earn Citizen of the Year honors
May 22, 2024
Winners based on academic achievement, community involvement.
New GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday
May 21, 2024
Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Family, friends remember teens killed in fatal Waldo crash
May 2, 2024
Three services planned for this weekend.
Santa Fe College announces Clemons retirement
May 2, 2024
College launches national search for fundraising leader.
University of Arizona taps UF’s Glover as provost
Apr 28, 2024
Glover served as UF provost for record 15 years.
Newberry students among 4 killed in Waldo crash
Apr 25, 2024
Multi-agency criminal investigation ongoing.
Vehicle fleeing Florida Highway Patrol at time of deadly Waldo crash
Apr 20, 2024
Cause of accident still under investigation.
Clemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote
Apr 17, 2024
Clemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
Derrick: We need more public notice, not less
Apr 16, 2024
Gainesville considering future of printed notices.
Attorney: Celebration Pointe bankruptcy shouldn’t impact locals
Mar 29, 2024
Restructuring process expected to take six to nine months.
Derrick: Mainstreet membership program exceeds expectations
Mar 8, 2024
Two member events scheduled this month.
Derrick: Mainstreet, Fresh Take Florida join forces
Feb 28, 2024
Collaborative agreement expands hospital investigation.
HCA North Florida Hospital reports surgery increase
Feb 23, 2024
CEO cites infrastructure, process improvements.
Police arrest third teen for Lake City 12-year-old’s death
Feb 16, 2024
Investigators not seeking additional suspects.