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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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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.
Alachua commissioner reflects on McDonald’s, family history
Jan 10, 2024
Edward Potts talks about former McDonald's CEO and great-uncle Ray Kroc.
DeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather
Jan 9, 2024
Storms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
LifeSouth offers cash for blood
Jan 8, 2024
Five blood types are on backorder list for local hospitals
Mainstreet’s 2023 Community Impact Report
Dec 28, 2023
Looking back on an eventful year in local news.
Derrick: Mainstreet launches membership, tax-deductible giving
Dec 18, 2023
Moves join Mainstreet to national movement.
1 dead, 1 injured in Levy County crash on CR 337
Dec 9, 2023
Fatal accident is latest involving County Road 337.
UFPD arrests student for vandalizing pro-Israel sign
Nov 10, 2023
24-year-old faces 3-year ban from campus
State attorney: Lawmakers must act on starting salaries
Oct 30, 2023
Kramer calls for 50% increase in assistant state attorney minimum.
New Hamilton Center head promises independence
Oct 24, 2023
Will Inboden lays out vision for role at UF
Florida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50%
Oct 14, 2023
Discounted rates start Saturday.
Judge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit
Sep 29, 2023
City of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Disaster declaration includes Levy, Dixie counties
Aug 31, 2023
Declaration allows FEMA assistance for 30 days.
ACFR deploys team to aid Idalia response
Aug 31, 2023
Mobile unit provides radio, cell, internet, power.
Officials: Take Idalia seriously
Aug 27, 2023
Storm expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane.
DeSantis signs storm order affecting area counties
Aug 26, 2023
Forecasters give storm 90% chance of becoming cyclone in next 48 hours.
Derrick: Come have fun, give blood
Aug 2, 2023
Mainstreet staff to participate in blood drive Saturday
Firefighters rescue dog from sinkhole
Jul 29, 2023
Firefighter descends into 15-foot hole to retrieve Labradoodle puppy.