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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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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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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 […]
Former Branford athlete dies in I-10 single-car accident
Cloey Criggall involved in crash on Sunday.
‘Boots and Breakfast with Becky Dee’ morning show debuts on 106.9 FM
Longtime Gainesville radio personality attains ‘dream job’ with MARC Radio.
Arrest warrant issued for Bell football player who hit opponent with helmet
Daniel Byers reportedly struck Fernandina Beach player with helmet during Friday’s game.
HCA’s North Florida Hospital appoints new chief medical officer
Alex Gumiroff comes to Gainesville from HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.
Downtown Gainesville fight leads to stabbing, attempted homicide charges
Gainesville police arrested a 21-year-old Keystone Heights man for attempted murder after he stabbed another man eight times in the torso during a brawl in downtown […]
WUFT-TV returns on air after installing new transmitter
Lightning strike on Sept. 25 took station off air.
Lightning strike damages WUFT-TV transmitter
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
Collision occurred in Gainesville in July 2024 when driver fled police.
Gainesville city manager submits letter of resignation
Cynthia Curry to leave position on Nov. 21 after four years with city.
Gainesville area gas prices jump 7 cents over last week
Average price per gallon up 12 cents per gallon statewide.
Gunman’s name released in Alachua County Sheriff’s deputy-involved shooting
Incident took place on Tuesday in an apartment near University of Florida.
National Weather Service issues extreme heat watch for Monday and Tuesday
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
Nationwide average cost per gallon dips one cent.
2-vehicle crash on SW Williston Road kills 2 children, injures 2
Collision occurs on near intersection near Interstate 75.
North Central Florida locations to celebrate July 4th
Check out events in Alachua County and surrounding communities.
Thunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday
National Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
3 injured in Hawthorne stabbings
One person remains in serious condition following Saturday’s domestic dispute.
Unlawful immigrant from Inglis indicted for possession of gun, ammunition
Camerino Perez scheduled to be arraigned on July 1.
Old town man indicted for methamphetamine trafficking charges
Ronald Peavy scheduled for arraignment on July 1.
Joel Searby receives 10-year prison sentence for child sex crimes
Former Education First for Newberry spokesperson arrested in June 2024.