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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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Gala Bank opens in Tower Hill Plaza
Dec 3, 2025
Company to offer Honey Baked Ham giveaway throughout December.
Holiday cheer: Must-visit events around Alachua County area in December
Dec 2, 2025
Hot chocolate, nostalgia and “the big man” himself on tap.
Bagels & Co. celebrates grand opening with free bagels on Thursday
Dec 2, 2025
Shop to bake orange and blue bagels for UF game days.
‘A Very GNV Holiday Parade’ headlines Saturday’s holiday season kickoff
Dec 1, 2025
Kids dance party and Thomas Center lights celebration to follow.
‘Operation Turkey Sandwich’ delivers 160 meals to Thanksgiving Day workers
Nov 27, 2025
Gethsemane Lutheran Church partners with Thrivent for holiday ministry’s ninth year.
Alachua commissioner questions city’s public records policies
Nov 26, 2025
City allows alcohol sales near religious institutions in CRA.
Newberry initiates temporary road requirements for subdivided land
Nov 25, 2025
City Commission votes to manage Champions Park.
Newberry F-300 AgFoodTech Innovation Park receives $5.6 million grant
Nov 24, 2025
State funds to build innovation park infrastructure.
Alachua’s Josh’s Place wins 3-year $120K concert series grant
Nov 21, 2025
Concerts to kick off in April 2026, honoring Josh Harris.
‘Cows Eat Free’ on Chick-fil-A’s opening day in Alachua
Nov 20, 2025
New dining room offers play space for children.
Celebrate 11 free Thanksgiving dinners around Alachua County
Nov 19, 2025
Food giveaways and traditional meals for entire community.
Alachua’s Tara April special permit postponed to January hearing despite protest
Nov 18, 2025
Applicant asks for delay one night before meeting.
Alachua Chick-fil-A marks grand opening with free meal giveaway
Nov 17, 2025
Cows Eat Free giveaway for costumed customers on Thursday.
Sneak peek: Newberry unveils city hall
Nov 15, 2025
Tours build momentum before Nov. 24 ribbon cutting.
High Springs drains emergency reserves to pay surprise $900K bill
Nov 14, 2025
Miller voted mayor, Bloodsworth Jr. vice mayor.
Newberry announces $66 million investment in AgFoodTech park
Nov 12, 2025
First of two industrial hydroponic greenhouses from Harvest Singularity to open in 2027.
New Archer commissioner challenges unbalanced transactions
Nov 11, 2025
After being sworn in to her first meeting on Monday, Archer’s new Commissioner Karen Fiore wasted no time leading a charge on changes she wants to […]
City of Alachua moves to expand alcohol sales in CRA district
Nov 11, 2025
State-funded grant of $1.5 million to be used for road near new Ben E. Keith facility.
Alachua’s Tara timeline to culminate in Nov. 18 hearing
Nov 8, 2025
Tara April stormwater approval could pave way for Mill Creek Sink development.
Yelp reveals its 2025 Top 25 restaurants in Gainesville area
Nov 7, 2025
New list makers include Amrit Palace, The Paper Bag, Resident Coffee Roasters and DJ’s Cast Iron Burgers.
High Springs re-elects Grunder, approves extended Sunday alcohol sales
Nov 5, 2025
Mayoral terms limited to one year.
Gilchrist County BOCC signs public safety agreement with Ginnie Springs Outdoors
Nov 4, 2025
Terms look to make historically dangerous park family-friendly.
Butler Plaza expands with 10 new stores
Nov 3, 2025
Pepper’s Mexican Grill and Cantina opened last week.