J.C. Derrick

Gainesville

Publisher at Mainstreet Daily News

Husband, father, journalist (@NewsGainesville, @FLPressAssoc)

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Articles

Derrick: Time to revisit public notice in Alachua County

1 month ago | mainstreetdailynews.com | J.C. Derrick

Last year on Good Friday, Alachua County announced it would begin posting public notices to its website. This meant that notices of public hearings, invitations to bid on government business, and more would appear there. On its face, this move would have increased transparency, but, unfortunately, it was accompanied by three steps backward.
Derrick: Introducing the new Chief -

2 months ago | theapopkachief.com | J.C. Derrick

By J.C. Derrick PublisherOn a spring day in 2022, John Ricketson and I spent several hours together and developed an immediate rapport. We swapped journalism war stories and talked about the past, present and future of The Apopka Chief, where he had devoted more than four decades of his storied career. John had seen a lot of highs in the business, from breaking major stories to winning statewide awards and serving as the chair of the Florida Press Association board of directors.
Derrick: Mainstreet now offering keepsakes

Feb 3, 2025 | mainstreetdailynews.com | J.C. Derrick

It’s not uncommon to walk into an established business around Gainesville and see a framed feature story that a local newspaper or magazine published decades ago. This is part of the magic of print. It captures a story in a way that can’t be replicated with the fast-paced environment of the internet. Have you ever printed an online news story and framed it? Neither have I.
Trump sworn in, promises American ‘golden age’

Jan 20, 2025 | mainstreetdailynews.com | J.C. Derrick

Former President Donald Trump was sworn in Monday for his second term in office on a frigid day in Washington, capping off a political comeback unprecedented in American history. “The golden age of America begins right now,” Trump said in his inaugural address.
Development director

Dec 2, 2024 | mainstreetdailynews.com | J.C. Derrick

|Dec 2, 2024Operation Catnip is an animal welfare leader in the field of community cat management. We provide donation based spay-neuter and medical care for our region’s free-roaming community cats, support caregivers in caring for community cats, provide clinical and surgical skills training opportunities for veterinary students through externships, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Cammack wins reelection, Trump takes Florida

Nov 5, 2024 | mainstreetdailynews.com | J.C. Derrick

U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Gainesville, handily won reelection Tuesday night, defeating Democratic challenger Tom Wells. The Associated Press called the race less than an hour after polls closed, projecting Cammack would secure a third term in office. With 91% of votes counted, Cammack held a lead of 62% to 38%.
Derrick: Mainstreet growth defies national trends

Oct 29, 2024 | mainstreetdailynews.com | J.C. Derrick

The Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University released its annual report on the state of local news last week, and the results were not pretty. It found 127 newspapers closed in 2023, bringing the number of U.S. print closures to more than 3,200 since 2005. According to the report, more than 200 counties are now without a source of local news, while more than 1,500 other counties only have one source.
Hospital Manager

Oct 5, 2024 | mainstreetdailynews.com | J.C. Derrick

|Oct 5, 2024Countryside Animal Hospital in Alachua, FL is looking for a Hospital Manager to join our team!Countryside Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility offering services to the pets of Alachua County for over 25 years. Our practice is devoted to the care and wellness of dogs and cats.
Helene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville

Sep 27, 2024 | mainstreetdailynews.com | J.C. Derrick

Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday night as a powerful Category 4 storm near Perry, Florida, a Taylor County community about 90 miles northwest of Gainesville. The storm, which had maximum sustained winds of 140 miles per hour, sent at least tropical storm-force winds whipping through Alachua County in what appeared to be an unprecedented event for the Gainesville area. “It was a long night, but we’re all still here.
Derrick: Recapping a successful survey-and a new member benefit

Sep 20, 2024 | mainstreetdailynews.com | J.C. Derrick

I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of you who participated in our recent reader survey. The results gave us helpful insights into the demographics of our readership and what you appreciate most about Mainstreet. In open comments at the end of the survey, three themes emerged: Lots of you appreciate that Mainstreet coverage is 1) local, 2) unbiased, and 3) upbeat. “It’s refreshing to have local journalism back in Gainesville,” one reader said.