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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 planning board shuts down Tara’s Mill Creek Sink development
Jan 21, 2026
Unanimous vote denies Tara April special exception permit.
‘The Knotty Ladies’: Gainesville quilters make, donate 39 quilts to world relief
Jan 21, 2026
Gethsemane Lutheran Church group contributed to 803,000 quilts and care kits sent in 2025.
Archer reappoints Hope as mayor, hires Barber as city manager
Jan 16, 2026
The Archer City Commission voted on Monday to keep Fletcher Hope as mayor for another year, Iris Bailey as vice mayor and selected Donald Barber as its permanent part-time city manager. […]
Alachua prepares to hire Rodolfo Valladares as city manager
Jan 15, 2026
Three-year contract to come before City Commission on Jan. 26.
Alachua planning board calls for environmental tests before Tara permit decision
Jan 14, 2026
Tara April hearing to finish on Jan. 20.
Newberry celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting
Jan 13, 2026
12,000-square-foot space equipped for expansion.
Alachua County area to celebrate 2026 MLK Day
Jan 12, 2026
Parades, plays and concerts slated throughout week leading up to Jan. 19 holiday.
Private 200-acre golf course in Alachua to amend condition after state concern
Jan 9, 2026
Tomoka Hills Golf Course is being built by an insurance executive.
Protesters object to 270-acre WildFlowers Music Park in Melrose
Jan 8, 2026
Alachua County BOCC to vote on temporary use permit on Feb. 10.
High Springs’ Kevin Mangan earns 2025 PIO of the Year award
Jan 8, 2026
State-wide award by Florida Fire Chief’s Association is first for Alachua County.
Alachua planning board to decide on Tara special permit on Jan. 13
Jan 7, 2026
High Springs raises concerns over legal conflicts of interest.
High Springs Police Department to build on 2025 revenue streams, safety investments
Jan 7, 2026
City Commission to discuss police and fire department budgets on Thursday.
Alachua County to welcome multiple new restaurants in 2026
Jan 2, 2026
Restaurant additions coming following 2025 openings and closings.
Humane Society launches group dog walking program
Dec 31, 2025
Pack Walk donated to honor Australian Shepherd.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2025
Dec 30, 2025
Stories included fraud case, UF pipe organ centennial celebration and Lincoln High School Memorial Wall unveiling.
Archer appoints ex-Hawthorne mayor as interim part-time city manager
Dec 29, 2025
Permanent city manager interviews slated for Jan. 5 to Jan. 7.
Ode to Old Florida: Huff family reflects on Orange Lake Overlook’s citrus legacy
Dec 24, 2025
Alachua Conservation Trust nears $500K goal for preserve renovations.
Residents turn to action after ADA lawsuit against Gainesville businesses
Dec 20, 2025
Locals question lawsuit ethics with complaints to attorney general.
Alachua County prepares for 15,000 athletes in 2026 indoor track season
Dec 17, 2025
Eight-weekend schedule to bring five championship races to Alachua County Sports and Events Center.
Gainesville’s The Paper Bag deli expands to Magnolia Parke
Dec 16, 2025
Fourth location set to open in January.
Blindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits
Dec 15, 2025
Owners forced to settle or spend after dozens of mirror suits.
High Springs continues wastewater bill investigation, punts solid waste contract
Dec 12, 2025
Commission to make final solid waste vote in January.
Archer receives $5.7M for wastewater, extends interim city manager contract
Dec 11, 2025
Interim city manager takes indefinite medical leave of absence.
Alachua City Commission shuts down public records policy workshop
Dec 9, 2025
Fills planning and zoning vacancies.