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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. Send story ideas to editor@mainstreetdailynews.com
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Region braces for cold front
Cold Night Shelter Program activated with temperatures dipping into 20s this weekend.
La Balooza Hot Air Balloon Festival rises
Two-day event at Gainesville Raceway started on Friday evening.
ACPS appears before state over LGBTQ policies
Alachua County joins nine Florida school districts to discuss new procedures.
GPD to hold two student shopping events
Shop with a Cop and Heroes and Helpers happens this weekend.
Rash of vehicle break-ins hits Gainesville
Burglaries occur on UF campus, three other locations throughout city.
Buchholz rallies, falls short to Venice
Bobcats erase early 28-0 deficit but come up short in Class 4S state semifinals.
UF’s Kitna arrested on child porn possession
Gators quarterback charged with distribution, possession.
CCSO mourns captain’s death in UTV accident
Charles Brewington involved in fatal Fort White crash on Saturday.
P.K. Yonge falls short in region final
Columbia, Bradford and Union County advance to state semifinals.
Chiefland dominates Newberry to reach semifinals
Chiefland scored on offense, defense and special teams in the opening quarter of a 49-7 Region 1R-4 Quarterfinal win over Newberry on Friday. Behind 17 seniors […]
Familiar faces retain state, U.S. House seats
Incumbents Cammack, Perry, Clemons and Hinson re-elected on Tuesday.
Williston uses big fourth quarter in road win
Red Devils break open tight contest by capitalizing on Chiefland turnovers.
Santa Fe advances to state semifinals
Union County, Williston to play in Class 1A final four.
House races feature incumbents, newcomers
Hinson, Clemons to face Merton, Peters for District 21, 22 seats.
Santa Fe sends Space Coast into orbit
Raiders sweep visiting Vipers in 4A regional quarterfinals.
Lake City semi driver dies in I-75 accident
Truck strikes guardrail, trees near Archer southbound exit.
GNV airport to run emergency drill Tuesday morning
Drill includes realistic deployment of emergency responders.
Semi catches fire on I-75
Alachua County, High Springs fire units extinguish Friday blaze.
Cade Museum receives $25K donation
Gift made in memory of Gainesville native, music legend Tom Petty.