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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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Suspect charged with vehicular homicide for NE 39th Avenue head-on crash
Oct 3, 2024
A Gainesville woman was arrested and charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of reckless driving with serious bodily injury when drove in […]
Gas prices dip despite Hurricane Helene, threats of war
Oct 3, 2024
Average price of gallon drops to $3.18 in Gainesville area and $3.19 nationally.
Crews continue to restore power throughout region
Sep 30, 2024
More than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
Hurricane Helene intensifies into Category 4 storm
Sep 26, 2024
National Hurricane Center projects storm to hit Florida Big Bend region on Thursday evening.
Hurricane Helene to impact gas demand, not prices
Sep 26, 2024
Storm won’t impact cost at pump and will miss Gulf’s oil production centers.
North Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene
Sep 25, 2024
Special needs, pet-friendly shelters also available.
UF, Santa Fe to close due to Hurricane Helene
Sep 25, 2024
Area colleges make preparations for upcoming storm.
Tropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday
Sep 24, 2024
National Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
North Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene
Sep 24, 2024
Area schools to close for multiple days.
Alachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations
Sep 24, 2024
Preparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
UF slips one spot to No. 7 in U.S. News rankings
Sep 24, 2024
University remains among nation’s top 10 public institutions since 2018.
Sandbag locations announced in Dixie, Levy, Gilchrist counties
Sep 24, 2024
Region prepares for potential Hurricane Helene.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 to turn into tropical storm Monday night
Sep 23, 2024
Updated forecast has storm turning into category 3 hurricane later this week.
Former Bronson basketball coach sentenced for production of child porn
Sep 23, 2024
Billy McCall Jr. receives 12-year federal prison sentence.
Gas prices continue slow desent
Sep 19, 2024
Cost at pump drops four cents per gallon since last week in Gainesville market.
Updated: Cedar Key fire destroys, damages multiple businesses
Sep 19, 2024
State Fire Marshal's office is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Law enforcement responds to suspicious package found at Hampton Inn
Sep 18, 2024
Employee finds concerning note while cleaning room.
Missing child alert issued for Lake City teen
Sep 17, 2024
Emma Peebles last seen near 400 block of SW Ralph Terrace on Friday.
ACSO: Buchholz school threat declared a hoax
Sep 17, 2024
Law enforcement investigates latest incident in wave of regional school threats.
Buchholz girls, Oak Hall boys top Bobcat Classic
Sep 16, 2024
Buchholz’s Eleanor Whisler and Demetrie Meyers finish first in girls, boys races.
Union County students arrested for school threat
Sep 13, 2024
Two students taken into custody Friday morning.
Hillhouse to serve as Gainesville Fire Rescue interim chief
Sep 13, 2024
Deputy chief to start position in November.