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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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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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J.C. Derrick
GPD arrests 3 tied to missing Gainesville boy
Authorities still sorting out what led to boy's neglect, disappearance. 
Derrick: Local reporting matters more than ever
Good local journalism is a community project. 
GPD arrests 2 for fatal SW Gainesville stabbing
Incident marks second homicide in four days in southwest Gainesville.
GPD seeking to solve rash of break-ins
Man wanted in connection to dozens of vehicle burglaries in Gainesville. 
Southwest Gainesville shooting leaves 1 dead
Shooting came after long-running dispute between neighbors. 
State funds $24M in area springs projects
A conservation easement on a property bordering Goethe State Forest is among 30 projects the state is funding to protect Florida springs. 
Derrick: Mainstreet launches into legal notices
Partner company provides self-service option.
Newberry to get new restaurant—and likely 2
The Newberry City Commission will consider a commercial development plan for this lot across from Oak View Middle School. (Photo courtesy Google Street View)
Developer to build 212 apartments near Newberry
South Carolina company expanding into Florida.
Voters pass surtax, single-member districts
Both measures slip by on narrow margins.
Truck driver charged for hitting Levy school bus
Crash sent several children to the hospital in March.
Derrick: Slain reporter spotlights journalism’s role
Healthy communities have healthy news outlets. 
Man gets life sentence for Newberry assault, robbery
Newberry home invasion robbery included battery of a senior citizen.
Cammack, Hawk vie for congressional seat
Candidates tackle vastly different map following redistricting 
Alachua, Levy counties prep for Tropical Storm Ian
Ian expected to make landfall next week as a major hurricane. 
GPD disciplines 5 officers involved in Bradley arrest
2 suspended, 3 warned for improper behavior.
GNV delays final passage of zoning ordinances
Zoning ordinances will return for final vote Oct. 17.