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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.
Anew to raise money for trafficking survivors during inaugural gala on July 24
Jul 20, 2026
Tickets include dinner and inspirational speakers.
Archer November ballot features four charter amendments
Jul 17, 2026
Commission could jump back up to two monthly meetings.
Newberry to build regional fire training facility on $600K land acquisition
Jul 16, 2026
Construction starts in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Alachua faces legal pushback on land use vote for Farmlands development
Jul 14, 2026
City Commission meeting on July 27 bumped up to noon.
Verified: Preserve opens on Little Lake Santa Fe
Jul 13, 2026
Preserve owned by state, managed by county.
High Springs police chief reinstated with 6 of 11 charges cleared
Jul 10, 2026
Citizens await commission response at July 23 meeting.
Grassroots Community Kitchen opens in East Gainesville
Jul 9, 2026
Kitchen offers free, fresh dinners, disaster relief and youth mentorship.
Newberry finalizes McDonald’s plan for Highland Park
Jul 8, 2026
Restaurant could open as early as October.
Mac’s Drive-Thru to expand with Thornebrook walk-up window
Jul 7, 2026
New location will introduce Mac’s milkshakes.
Gallery: America 250 parades through Newberry
Jul 4, 2026
City celebrates inaugural Fourth of July parade.
Local family remembers fallen Marine through Joshua 1:9 Foundation
Jul 2, 2026
Organization’s dog tags to be distributed at Newberry July Fourth parade.
Free Springs Hopper shuttle launches High Springs route
Jul 1, 2026
Travel to museums, shops and springs every Saturday.
Community rallies for High Springs police chief, criticizes city transparency
Jun 29, 2026
Prayer meeting to precede July 7 commission meeting.
High Springs police chief on indefinite leave as city manager alleges complaints
Jun 26, 2026
Antoine Sheppard’s administrative leave effective June 23.
Fireworks, floats and ink wells: Newberry celebrates America250
Jun 26, 2026
Milton Lewis Young Marines to replicate Iwo Jima flag raising in July 4th parade.
Former High Springs Mayor Gene Petteway dies at 82, honored with city proclamation
Jun 26, 2026
Local pharmacist served on City Commission 1973 to 1975.
Jonesville’s Hack Shack indoor batting cages to open in July
Jun 25, 2026
Local families aim to bring softball and baseball players together year-round.
Alachua approves Farmlands Commercial on 441 as resident confirms Walmart rumor
Jun 24, 2026
Rezoning hearing set for July 27.
Newberry approves two concrete plants, $125K for downtown parking property
Jun 23, 2026
Four of five Planning and Zoning seats filled.
Bricks & Minifigs hosts free summer building through Aug. 3
Jun 19, 2026
Kids build towers, cars and surprises with daily themes.
$80 million wastewater plant underway with Newberry, Archer partnership
Jun 18, 2026
Project to be completed by 2029.