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View all postsLillian Hamman is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter in Gainesville. She earned a bachelor's degree from Berry College and has worked in podcast production and global news reporting. Lillian is a fan of classic films, maker of all things textiles, and runner of all roads.
Newberry brings Revolutionary War Lexington and Concord battles to life
Apr 11, 2026
City celebrates America's 250th birthday with battle reenactment, Liberty Tree dedication.
State orders chokehold on High Springs CRA funding, warns of suit for missing audit
Apr 10, 2026
Residents call on City Commission to expedite report.
Zoomies, wags and slobber dedicate Newberry’s ‘Central Bark’ at ribbon cutting
Apr 9, 2026
City’s first dog park is also first new park in 16 years.
Over 1,700 homes planned for approved Newberry developments
Apr 8, 2026
15-acre Life Soils Florida compost facility to recycle solid wastewater material.
Former High Springs firefighter sues city for discrimination, safety violations
Apr 7, 2026
Federal trial slated for October 13.
Anew’s second ‘Free to Fly 5k’ aims to surpass first year
Apr 3, 2026
Fundraiser set for April 25 to start at San Felasco Hammock Preserve in Alachua.
Gainesville resident raises cold case awareness with Substack publication
Apr 2, 2026
The Cold Cases founder Dustin Terry works towards local investigative media outlet.
Dink, dink: 12 public pickleball courts located in Alachua County
Apr 1, 2026
Courts, clinics and community to celebrate National Pickleball Month.
Newberry spat: Sheriff sends charges to state attorney against candidate Oldman
Mar 30, 2026
Deputy’s altercation report remains outstanding.
Newberry to dedicate Liberty Tree on April 11 for America’s 250th birthday
Mar 27, 2026
City partnered with Gainesville’s Sons of the American Revolution.
Queen of Peace readies for Easter with chorale concert of Mozart’s final requiem
Mar 27, 2026
Free performance slated for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
B’z Gelati opens ‘The Hive’ permanent storefront on Saturday
Mar 26, 2026
Celebration to feature exclusive homemade Italian ice and ice cream flavors.
Meet the Candidates: Newberry Commission 2026
Mar 25, 2026
Voters to determine three seats on April 14.
Newberry approves Board of Adjustment dissolution, 500-home development
Mar 24, 2026
Board identified as hallmark of red tape.
Meet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2026
Mar 23, 2026
Williams, Youmas and Menadier run for Seat 3.
Meet the Candidates: Archer Commission 2026
Mar 23, 2026
Lewandowski secures Seat 4, Penny and Rossi vie for Seat 5.
Gainesville’s Fierce Awards honors largest cohort of women in 11th year
Mar 20, 2026
Celebratory ceremony slated for April 16 at Granville Plantation.
Award-winning chef opens Kushi & Co. Japanese fast-casual restaurant
Mar 19, 2026
New eatery to bring authentic and affordable bites and vibes to Bo Diddley Plaza.
Hawthorne authorizes emergency wastewater repair, new veterans memorial
Mar 18, 2026
June election qualifying period set for April 13-22.
Saucy! by KFC to open with giveaways on March 26
Mar 17, 2026
Saucy Soirée Party to follow on April 18.
High Springs to reconsider eliminating fire and police departments
Mar 16, 2026
Commissioner said city needs to stop “shell game.”
M&D West African Cuisine food truck to open Gainesville storefront
Mar 13, 2026
Nigerian cuisine comes to dining room setting this month.
Newberry agriculture startup accelerator announces spring cohort
Mar 12, 2026
F-300 AgFoodTech program technologies include four entrepreneurs.
Alachua City Commission sends SBAC letter requesting rezoning vote delay
Mar 11, 2026
Commission greenlights Hathcock Community Center demolition.