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C.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.
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Lightning strike damages WUFT-TV transmitter
Sep 29, 2025
WUFT 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 can only be seen via cable, satellite or streaming services.
Lake City rapper receives 15-year prison sentence for vehicular homicide
Aug 27, 2025
Collision occurred in Gainesville in July 2024 when driver fled police.
Gainesville city manager submits letter of resignation
Aug 8, 2025
Cynthia Curry to leave position on Nov. 21 after four years with city.
Gainesville area gas prices jump 7 cents over last week
Aug 7, 2025
Average price per gallon up 12 cents per gallon statewide.
Gunman’s name released in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting
Jul 31, 2025
Incident took place on Tuesday in an apartment near University of Florida.
National Weather Service issues extreme heat watch for Monday and Tuesday
Jul 28, 2025
Heat index to surpass 110 degrees Fahrenheit between noon and 7 p.m. both days.
Gainesville area gas prices jump 10 cents over last week
Jul 17, 2025
Nationwide average cost per gallon dips one cent.
Summer gas prices drop to lowest mark in 4 years
Jul 11, 2025
Gainesville area cost per gallon at $3.07.
2-vehicle crash on SW Williston Road kills 2 children, injures 2
Jul 10, 2025
Collision occurs on near intersection near Interstate 75.
North Central Florida locations to celebrate July 4th
Jul 4, 2025
Check out events in Alachua County and surrounding communities.
Thunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday
Jul 2, 2025
National Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
3 injured in Hawthorne stabbings
Jun 30, 2025
One person remains in serious condition following Saturday’s domestic dispute.
Unlawful immigrant from Inglis indicted for possession of gun, ammunition
Jun 26, 2025
Camerino Perez scheduled to be arraigned on July 1.
Old town man indicted for methamphetamine trafficking charges
Jun 26, 2025
Ronald Peavy scheduled for arraignment on July 1.
Joel Searby receives 10-year prison sentence for child sex crimes
Jun 13, 2025
Former Education First for Newberry spokesperson arrested in June 2024.
Man receives life sentence for 2023 murder of Lake City teen
Jun 13, 2025
John Bowen Jr. killed 18-year-old Coyoete Katherine Cheyenne Turner.
Gainesville area sees gas prices drop by nine cents since last week
Jun 12, 2025
Average price per gallon at $3.04.
‘DJs Unite For LifeSouth’ blood drive slated for Saturday
Jun 10, 2025
5th annual event to feature DJs from MARC Radio Group at Newberry Road donor center.
Firefighters discover fatally-shot victim in The Commons apartment blaze
Jun 2, 2025
Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to Monday afternoon incident.
Gas prices rise slightly heading into Memorial Day weekend
May 22, 2025
Average cost at the pump up two cents per gallon in Gainesville area since last week.
Gainesville police arrest voyeurism suspect
May 15, 2025
Suspect identified on same day police release photos asking for help identifying him.
Kanapaha Middle School student arrested after mass shooting threats
May 12, 2025
Teenage suspect reportedly posted two threats on social media.