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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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Green for growth: Newberry doubles stoplights, preps for more
Feb 5, 2026
Lights come to Highland Park and two-way pair projects.
Valentine’s Day events on tap around Alachua County
Feb 4, 2026
Movies, markets and crafting to celebrate love during holiday.
Alachua Chamber of Commerce gives $27,500 to local youth development
Feb 3, 2026
Funds divided between 10 schools, non-profits and city organizations.
‘Winter Hurricane mode’: Alachua County endures historic cold snap
Feb 2, 2026
Gainesville Regional Utilities reports more than 500 calls.
Melrose readies for WildFlowers festival permit vote
Jan 30, 2026
Festival expects to bring 2,000 visitors.
Groups accuse Alachua city officials of voter suppression amid precinct closure
Jan 29, 2026
Pushback follows shutdown of city’s largest Black precinct ahead of spring election.
Alachua hires Valladares as permanent city manager
Jan 27, 2026
City Commission updated on livestreaming meetings.
High Springs fires finance director Diane Wilson
Jan 27, 2026
Elimination follows $900K bill from November.
High Springs hears Bridlewood updates, Alachua County to manage corridor to trail
Jan 26, 2026
Home construction in Bridlewood subdivision to start this summer.
Bricks & Minifigs LEGO store to open in Gainesville on Jan. 31
Jan 23, 2026
Store features new, used and retired LEGO sets, mini figures and more.
Da King of Krabs seafood opens in Newberry
Jan 22, 2026
Restaurant features crabs, oyster, burgers and butter galore.
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.