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Lillian 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.
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Alachua conducts 2-hour parking experiment on Main Street
Jul 1, 2025
The city of Alachua is undergoing a six-month parking experiment for free, two-hour on-street parking spots on the west side of Main Street. The parking spots […]
Gainesville’s Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025
Jun 30, 2025
Richardson to compete for Miss America title in Orlando.
The Bagel Bakery supports local rowing club’s success
Jun 25, 2025
Three months into its new ownership, The Bagel Bakery is making waves in supporting Gainesville Area Rowing’s (GAR) nationally performing program. From June 12-15, GAR teams, […]
City staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments
Jun 24, 2025
Motion conforms Alachua with new state law taking effect July 1.
Newberry reallocates $2 million for Champions Park improvements
Jun 24, 2025
City Commission establishes Mayor Youth Council.
Alachua County Public Schools loses three top financial administrators
Jun 23, 2025
Jaremczuk and Esposito resign to take new jobs in education
6 Gainesville restaurant closings in 2025
Jun 20, 2025
Favorite local and American chains make Gainesville cuts.
Alachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan
Jun 19, 2025
Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
Feeline Good Cat Café to close on Saturday after 4 years
Jun 19, 2025
Café surpassed 1,000 adoptions.
Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center to recruit record-breaking class
Jun 18, 2025
School poised to achieve APPLE’s Gold Seal accreditation.
Hawthorne swears in Martin, re-elects Randall, Bouie-Hutchinson
Jun 17, 2025
Mitigates June 26-28 homecoming traffic with 8 p.m. closing time.
UF professor claims 2nd place at international composing competition
Jun 12, 2025
Jâca Music to promote Scott Lee’s piece for clarinet and guitar.
Newberry Fire Department adds Knox Box Rapid Entry Systems to calls
Jun 12, 2025
Program aims for quicker and safer entries to locked buildings.
Archer city commission approves $193,000 for unpaid invoices
Jun 11, 2025
Tables advertising for permanent city manager and accounting employees.
12 Father’s Day events around Alachua County
Jun 11, 2025
Eat, shop, draw and play with dad this holiday.
Newberry to offer Randa Paul city clerk position
Jun 10, 2025
Commission approves land development regulation updates after Track Line appeal.
Alachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager
Jun 9, 2025
4-1 vote confirms appointment.
School board approves Newberry charter contract
Jun 9, 2025
Unanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
High Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance
Jun 6, 2025
City to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
Alachua County school district projects $10.7M loss in state funding for 2025-26 budget
Jun 6, 2025
Board considers facility improvement priorities.
School board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9
Jun 4, 2025
SBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
6 new restaurants opening in Alachua County
Jun 3, 2025
Variety of Asian, Latin American and Mediterranean fares offer something for everyone.
Alachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support
Jun 2, 2025
Fletcher calls for public vote.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County to kick off 23 summer camps in June
May 30, 2025
Organization designed 3 new camps for children with special needs.