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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.
Area cities set tentative millage rates as final 2026-27 budget votes approach
Sep 17, 2026
Final votes to come during end of month meetings.
Alachua to draft 12-month moratorium for AI data centers
Sep 15, 2026
Planning department denies any active data center application rumors.
Gainesville’s Beamer awarded congressional honor at retirement
Sep 12, 2026
Beamer was airport's first, and for now last, explosives K-9.
‘To save this city’: High Springs to negotiate fire and police services with Alachua County
Sep 10, 2026
Commissioners deem both services unsustainable.
Gallo Car Wash expansion showcases family’s resilience and community service
Sep 10, 2026
Fourth location coming soon.
High Springs appoints interim fire chief amid citywide leadership shuffles
Sep 8, 2026
Kevin Pearson to serve as chief after Joseph Peters steps down.
Pink Flamingo Diner in High Springs closes its doors permanently
Sep 3, 2026
Restaurant steers customers to sister location The Great Outdoors.
The Doula-ing Avengers: Birthing aides UNITE for NIH study with UF Health
Sep 2, 2026
Research to focus on postpartum doulas for Medicaid patients.
GEEKS vintage toy store and bar to celebrate its first year with music festival
Sep 1, 2026
Labor Day weekend event to feature local bands and exclusive discounts.
High Springs fire chief goes part-time, lands Suwannee County captain role
Aug 28, 2026
Commissioner says short staff could diminish fire department.
High Springs settles city manager termination for $15K
Aug 28, 2026
City requests help from Florida City and County Management Association for new manager.
Alachua City Commission approves Farmlands development and utility rate hikes
Aug 27, 2026
City manager’s evaluation deemed “outstanding.”
Ben & Jerry’s reenters Alachua County market with Jonesville storefront
Aug 27, 2026
Women-owned and operated shop open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Krishna Lunch considers lawsuit after UF ends decades-long partnership
Aug 26, 2026
Banishment follows February box truck incident.
Newberry approves Norfleet’s CountryWay II 500-home development
Aug 25, 2026
Staff propose 5.95 millage and $360 fire assessment.
Raising Cane’s sells anniversary toys to support local animal shelters
Aug 24, 2026
30th Birthday Plush Puppy proceeds will support Humane Society of North Central Florida and Marion County.
School Board of Alachua County hires McPherson & Jacobson for superintendent search
Aug 20, 2026
$47K contract includes search redo in first two years if wrong person is selected.
Glanzer Realty sells historic Newberry office to local State Farm agent
Aug 19, 2026
Joy Glanzer to bring business closer to home.
Rawson secures Republican nod for Florida House District 10 amid scrutiny
Aug 18, 2026
Over 63% of Alachua County’s votes favored the candidate.
High Springs to negotiate settlement with terminated city manager
Aug 14, 2026
City Commission approves 53% fire assessment increase.
Halpatter’s closes Lake City brewery, crowdfunds downtown Gainesville distillery
Aug 14, 2026
First donors to get 1.75% return on investment.
Alachua’s new Hathcock Community Center stalls after state denies funding
Aug 12, 2026
Survey finds 81% of respondents would watch government meetings if livestreamed.