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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.


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Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2025
Following our theme of top 2025 stories, today’s list features Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories, as recorded by Google Analytics. These stories differ from our top local news stories that […]
‘This is art’: Lor Kebab crafts Persian cuisine in downtown Gainesville
Chef finds inspiration from Iranian province.
Check out these 11 New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in Alachua County
From hikes to fireworks to live music.
Gainesville electric bills to tick up 5 mills after fuel adjustment change
Lowered fuel cost drove lower bills in last two years.
Referendums and reveals: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2025
From scoops to still-simmering controversy, it was a busy year in local news
Gainesville’s bird count sees 171 species despite drought
Birders had chance to tie record.
Residents turn to action after ADA lawsuit against Gainesville businesses
Locals question lawsuit ethics with complaints to attorney general.
Q&A: Williams looks ahead in new role as CEO of GRACE Marketplace
Williston native combines his experiences for homeless work.
Alachua County board selects new director to direct transportation organization
MTPO transitioning to in-house staff.
Blindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits
Owners forced to settle or spend after dozens of mirror suits.
Gainesville chamber lays off 25% of staff, to sell downtown office
Four staffers lose jobs, chamber takes out loan.
Gainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026
Public feedback still available.
Alachua County, Gainesville receive updates on cultural arts and food hub
Food hub pilot scheduled for 2026.
Alachua County makes 4 tweaks to land development code
Changes further poultry limits, align with new state laws.
Gainesville commission approves charter officer raises
Willits selected as mayor pro tempore.
Gainesville OKs ownership of 36 acres for new preserve, park in southwest
Half of land purchase, half donated.
UF honors three partnerships with 2025 Town Gown award
Awards for nursing, retail safety and gameday operations.
Gainesville takes out $22 million loan, continues 8th and Waldo project
Split vote keeps one-way streets.
Alachua County reviews SNAP and housing guidelines for religious properties
Commissioners amend funding policy for food.
Enjoy nature: Best parks in Gainesville for a Thanksgiving weekend stroll
For short or long walks, here’s six options.
Gainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees
City lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.
Buchholz boys repeat cross country gold, Oak Hall girls earn silver on tiebreak
FHSAA state championships held Saturday.
Alachua County food networks see continued demand as new initiative opens
County starts fresh food distribution with local farm.
























