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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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GPD seeking to solve rash of break-ins
Dec 19, 2022
Man wanted in connection to dozens of vehicle burglaries in Gainesville.
Southwest Gainesville shooting leaves 1 dead
Dec 17, 2022
Shooting came after long-running dispute between neighbors.
State funds $24M in area springs projects
Dec 9, 2022
A conservation easement on a property bordering Goethe State Forest is among 30 projects the state is funding to protect Florida springs.
Derrick: Mainstreet launches into legal notices
Dec 3, 2022
Partner company provides self-service option.
Newberry to get new restaurant—and likely 2
Nov 25, 2022
The Newberry City Commission will consider a commercial development plan for this lot across from Oak View Middle School. (Photo courtesy Google Street View)
Developer to build 212 apartments near Newberry
Nov 10, 2022
South Carolina company expanding into Florida.
Truck driver charged for hitting Levy school bus
Nov 2, 2022
Crash sent several children to the hospital in March.
State drops charges against Drotos, Ryals
Nov 1, 2022
Real estate agents cleared, but lawsuits remain.
Derrick: Slain reporter spotlights journalism’s role
Oct 26, 2022
Healthy communities have healthy news outlets.
24-hour standoff ends with peaceful arrest
Oct 25, 2022
GPD says man experienced mental health crisis.
Man gets life sentence for Newberry assault, robbery
Oct 18, 2022
Newberry home invasion robbery included battery of a senior citizen.
Cammack, Hawk vie for congressional seat
Oct 18, 2022
Candidates tackle vastly different map following redistricting
Derrick: Where to find Mainstreet’s print edition
Sep 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian shuffles weekly distribution
Alachua, Levy counties prep for Tropical Storm Ian
Sep 24, 2022
Ian expected to make landfall next week as a major hurricane.
GPD disciplines 5 officers involved in Bradley arrest
Sep 23, 2022
2 suspended, 3 warned for improper behavior.
GNV delays final passage of zoning ordinances
Sep 22, 2022
Zoning ordinances will return for final vote Oct. 17.
Semi catches fire on I-75
Sep 16, 2022
Alachua County Fire Rescue, High Springs Fire Rescue extinguish Friday morning blaze.
County offers churches free disaster prep training
Sep 15, 2022
Alachua County Emergency Management to host training event on Oct. 20.
Man arrested for battery, kidnapping near Trenton
Sep 1, 2022
Gilchrist, Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies apprehend suspect early Thursday morning.