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J.C. Derrick is publisher for Mainstreet Daily News. He spent 18 years covering sports, education, and politics in Texas and Washington, D.C., before joining Mainstreet in 2020. J.C. is a member of the Florida Press Association Board of Directors.
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Derrick: Mainstreet marks one year in print
Jun 28, 2023
As more outlets shutter, local journalism needs community support.
I-75 reopens following chemical spill
Jun 20, 2023
Shutdown lasted over 16 hours after tractor-trailer overturned north of Gainesville.
UF taps IFAS head as interim provost
Jun 15, 2023
J. Scott Angle tapped as interim provost during national search
J.Crew Factory grand opening on tap Thursday
Jun 14, 2023
Grand opening to include discounts, grand-prize giveaway.
UF snags UT scholar to lead Hamilton Center
Jun 12, 2023
William Inboden build Clements Center at University of Texas
Trenton, Chiefland, more win broadband grants
May 26, 2023
Announcement marks third round of broadband funding since February.
Derrick: Introducing Mainstreet’s job board
May 11, 2023
Latest innovation aims to meet growing community need
Southwest Gainesville shooting kills 1
Feb 18, 2023
No suspect information available as investigation continues.
FHP: ‘Human error’ caused fatal Tesla crash
Feb 13, 2023
Investigation finds driver hit accelerator instead of brakes.
GPD arrests 3 tied to missing Gainesville boy
Dec 26, 2022
Authorities still sorting out what led to boy's neglect, disappearance.
Derrick: Local reporting matters more than ever
Dec 26, 2022
Good local journalism is a community project.
GPD arrests 2 for fatal SW Gainesville stabbing
Dec 21, 2022
Incident marks second homicide in four days in southwest Gainesville.