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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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McGraw recaptures school board seat
Aug 24, 2022
Certain, Abbitt and Rockwell claim 3 other SBAC seats.
Cammack, Hawk, Wheeler win primary battles
Aug 23, 2022
Incumbent Chuck Clemons also fends off challenger
Ridaught: Football returns with preseason Friday
Aug 19, 2022
High school players back on gridiron throughout Florida.
Scorpio makes Best Companies list
Aug 19, 2022
Gainesville construction company ranks 22nd in Florida Trend’s Small Companies category.
Feds award ACT $7.85 million for conservation
Aug 18, 2022
Funds will add to $22 million raised from other sources.
SBA opens loans for area freeze losses
Aug 18, 2022
Disaster declaration comes in response to three-day freeze in January.
UF lands grant for natural resources building
Aug 15, 2022
Grant program aims to fund mass-timber projects
North Florida Hospital receives 5-star rating
Aug 14, 2022
Healthgrades awards 5-star rating for OB-GYN services.
Suspect arrested in GRACE Marketplace murder
Aug 11, 2022
GPD searching for second suspect after body found on Friday.
DeSantis fills Columbia County School Board seat
Jul 29, 2022
Unopposed candidate joins board ahead of schedule.
Waldo car crash injures 6
Jul 17, 2022
At midnight on Sunday, rescue units from Alachua County, Melrose and Windsor responded to a two-vehicle crash that injured six people in Waldo. According to a […]
Derrick: Explaining what makes Mainstreet unique
Jul 11, 2022
Local news will supersede editorial section.
Holiday History: The Declaration of Independence
Jul 4, 2022
Today marks the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. While many American leaders have made stirring remarks befitting the day, it’s never a bad idea […]
Derrick: Welcome to Mainstreet 2.0
Jun 27, 2022
Our weekly print edition will be a “best of” compilation of our previous week’s news, sports and features.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade
Jun 24, 2022
Local, state leaders respond to landmark decision overturning abortion precedent.
DeSantis signs Alachua County bill
Jun 20, 2022
Voters will decide whether they want single-district or at-large commissioners.
ACSO investigates Newberry gunshot death
Jun 17, 2022
Deputies respond to man found near Champions Park on Thursday.
Levy County crash claims Live Oak man
Jun 16, 2022
Single-vehicle accident blocked both lanes on County Road 339.
NWS issues heat advisory warning
Jun 16, 2022
Heat index for North Central Florida will range from 105 to 111 degrees.
Local communities to receive state planning funds
Jun 16, 2022
Two area counties, one town will get technical assistance monies.