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View all postsJ.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.
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.
Derrick: Google, Mainstreet team up
Jul 16, 2023
Google News Showcase launches with Mainstreet as founding participant.
Derrick: Mainstreet marks one year in print
Jun 28, 2023
As more outlets shutter, local journalism needs community support.
I-75 reopens following chemical spill
Jun 20, 2023
Shutdown lasted over 16 hours after tractor-trailer overturned north of Gainesville.
UF taps IFAS head as interim provost
Jun 15, 2023
J. Scott Angle tapped as interim provost during national search
J.Crew Factory grand opening on tap Thursday
Jun 14, 2023
Grand opening to include discounts, grand-prize giveaway.
UF snags UT scholar to lead Hamilton Center
Jun 12, 2023
William Inboden build Clements Center at University of Texas
Trenton, Chiefland, more win broadband grants
May 26, 2023
Announcement marks third round of broadband funding since February.
Derrick: Introducing Mainstreet’s job board
May 11, 2023
Latest innovation aims to meet growing community need