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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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New Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges
Gainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
AAA: Prices at pump drop across nation
Florida sees 13 cent decrease and Gainesville area down nine cents per gallon.
UF celebrates annual Homecoming and Gator Growl
Singer Jason Derulo highlighted Gator Growl concert on Thursday
Lake Butler man sentenced to life for 2022 murder
Three people shot and one died from injuries in March 2022 incident.
Area gas prices drop slightly
Gainesville area and state see two cent decrease over last week’s price per gallon.
DeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members
Swearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
UF President Sasse announces 19 strategic funding awardees
First round of projects focus on research productivity, student experience.
Judge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit
City of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Gas prices drop 12 cents per gallon in Gainesville area
State and national prices decrease over past week.
DeSantis appoints first three Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members
Five-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Terrell Bradley pleads no contest, receives year in jail
Gainesville man lost eye after being mauled by police K-9.
Just Income named Justice Innovation Prize finalist
Gainesville nonprofit financially assists formerly incarcerated people to break cycle of recidivism.
Gas prices remain flat over last week
Gainesville area price per gallon drops two cents to $3.67.
UF earns No. 6 ranking by U.S. News & World Report
School falls one spot after two straight years at No. 5 among public universities nationwide.
ACSO arrests eighth grader for bomb threats
Kanapaha Middle School student allegedly responsible for Kanapaha, Buchholz High School bomb threats.
Person of interest identified in Lake City homicide
CCSO detectives release additional information regarding Coyoete Turner’s death.
Area gas prices drop five cents per gallon
Florida sees eight-cent drop at pump while nationwide prices go up five cents.
Man steals excavator, drives into Walmart
GPD arrests suspect who knocked down power poles, damaged storage unit and Walmart.
DeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County
Gainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
Pump prices remain steady in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Florida’s average price per gallon drops seven cents and Gainesville costs decrease three cents since last week.
Suwannee County battles widespread power outages
More than 93 percent of customers without electricity following Hurricane Idalia.
Alachua County schools to reopen on Thursday
UF, SF to resume Thursday, but surrounding counties remain closed with various restart dates.