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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. Send story ideas to editor@mainstreetdailynews.com
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View all postsSeth 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.
Gainesville decides against curfew as Hurricane Milton draws near
Oct 9, 2024
The city of Gainesville considered a curfew during Hurricane Milton, projected to make landfall around midnight, to keep traffic at a minimum, but decided against it […]
Revisited: GRU preps wastewater response to storms
Oct 9, 2024
Millions of extra gallons challenge system during storms.
Alachua County OKs homeless outreach
Oct 9, 2024
BOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Judge denies injunction, calls single-member district vote “unlawful”
Oct 8, 2024
10th Circuit Court says county did not follow proper process.
GRU Authority hears plan for customer advocacy, future power generation
Oct 7, 2024
Utility also preps for Hurricane Milton.
Alachua County readies sandbag pickup, opens yard debris option
Oct 7, 2024
Yard debris left at Leveda Brown Environmental Park for free.
Hawthorne wins $10,000 surprise at Friday homecoming game
Oct 7, 2024
Grant from Edward Jones to set up financial literacy program.
Gainesville provides free tarps, anticipates weeks of debris cleanup
Oct 4, 2024
Tarps available this weekend for residents.
Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes
Oct 3, 2024
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Alachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives
Oct 2, 2024
Two local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Alachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene
Oct 1, 2024
Development already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Gainesville finishes budget season, sets final millage for 2025
Sep 30, 2024
City’s general fund reduced by $1.1 million.
Meet the Candidates 2024: State Senate District 9
Sep 30, 2024
State representative runs against UF doctor.
Crews continue to restore power throughout region
Sep 30, 2024
More than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
Alachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75
Sep 26, 2024
Development could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Alachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code
Sep 25, 2024
West End to move forward as larger community park.
State Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum
Sep 24, 2024
Referendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
Emergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot
Sep 24, 2024
GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Hawthorne pastor, WWII veteran celebrates 99th birthday
Sep 21, 2024
Williams sat on City Commission for more than a decade.
Alachua County issues lien, daily $500 fine against Meadowbrook Golf Couse
Sep 20, 2024
Property out of compliance with codes for second time.
Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote
Sep 19, 2024
Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Santa Fe’s downtown enrollment doubled after opening Blount Hall
Sep 17, 2024
College to continue downtown emphasis following center’s success.
UF continues to monitor bird flu rise, changes in virus
Sep 16, 2024
Florida migration season could bring rising cases.
Curry taps Moya as permanent Gainesville Police Department chief
Sep 13, 2024
Moya has served as interim since March.