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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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Winn-Dixie buys three Hitchcock’s Markets in Florida-focused expansion
Oct 21, 2025
Southeastern Grocers and Winn-Dixie to merge into The Winn-Dixie Company by 2026.
Darrell’s Dog Gone Good Diner closes Gainesville location
Oct 21, 2025
Rice & Shine Asian fusion cafe to open in its place.
UF’s $50 million Ramos Collaboratory opens to campus
Oct 17, 2025
Applause and bagpipe music echoed throughout the Antevy Hall Atrium on Thursday as the UF community celebrated the Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory’s soft […]
High Springs City Commission candidates gear up for Nov. 4 election
Oct 16, 2025
Voters to also decide the city’s Sunday alcohol ordinance.
Hitchcock’s Markets’ founding family reflects on store’s 80-year legacy
Oct 15, 2025
Alan Hitchcock to continue Field & Fork food pantry at UF.
Archer city manager denies claims of retaliation
Oct 14, 2025
Insurance replenishes $14K embezzled by former employee.
Billy Graham’s grandson to preach in Gainesville on Oct. 28
Oct 10, 2025
Will Graham’s “Sunshine State Good News Tour” to set up in Depot Park.
2025 Halloween events to enjoy across Alachua County
Oct 10, 2025
A full bag of trunk-or-treats, costume contests, crafts and fall fun slated for October.
Parlor Doughnuts to celebrate grand opening with free doughnuts
Oct 9, 2025
Gainesville to serve as brand’s first food truck location.
Hitchcock’s Markets to sell all 10 locations
Oct 7, 2025
Minimal corporate communication leaves employees in dark about their future.
FDLE investigates ‘Alachua Nine’ as outside agency pays $15K in voter debts
Oct 6, 2025
Group pays almost $15K to help 9 reregister to vote.
Newberry scores first Wawa
Oct 2, 2025
Convenience store and gas station adds to Highland Park development.
Statewide lawsuit challenging local planning restrictions includes Alachua
Sep 30, 2025
Alachua County Commission votes against joining SB 180 lawsuit.
Rep. Kat Cammack replaces stolen Newberry Veterans Memorial flags
Sep 30, 2025
City installs original veteran’s monument at memorial.
Pabst Personal Care walk-in and primary care clinic opens in Newberry
Sep 30, 2025
Direct Primary Care subscription model aims to personalize medical experience.
Archer commissioner Joan White resigns, raises financial protocol concerns
Sep 26, 2025
City to hold special election Nov. 18 to fill empty seat.
Linda Vista to open in former 43rd Street Deli storefront
Sep 24, 2025
Mexican restaurant to carry on family-owned legacy with second location.
Local municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets
Sep 23, 2025
Alachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
Junior newspaper carriers gain life skills one delivery at a time
Sep 19, 2025
Housing Authority, Mainstreet partner to circulate free papers in east Gainesville.
Gainesville’s PDQ Chicken to close, rebrand as Saucy! by KFC
Sep 18, 2025
Remodel to begin in November.
Gainesville’s Christian Study Center to celebrate 25th anniversary
Sep 17, 2025
Aims to nourish neighbors with community, craft and hospitality at Pascal's Coffeehouse.
Firestone Complete Auto Care launches first Alachua location
Sep 15, 2025
Company to make Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida donation.
Archer proposes 15.9% increase in millage rate for 2026 budget
Sep 12, 2025
Commission tables citizen advisory committee for employee oversight.