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Lillian Hamman is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter in Gainesville. She earned a degree in creative writing with a minor in business from Berry College and has worked in podcast production and news reporting. Lillian is a fan of classic films, maker of all things textiles, and runner of all roads.
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UF professor claims 2nd place at international composing competition
Jun 12, 2025
Jâca Music to promote Scott Lee’s piece for clarinet and guitar.
Newberry Fire Department adds Knox Box Rapid Entry Systems to calls
Jun 12, 2025
Program aims for quicker and safer entries to locked buildings.
Archer city commission approves $193,000 for unpaid invoices
Jun 11, 2025
Tables advertising for permanent city manager and accounting employees.
12 Father’s Day events around Alachua County
Jun 11, 2025
Eat, shop, draw and play with dad this holiday.
Newberry to offer Randa Paul city clerk position
Jun 10, 2025
Commission approves land development regulation updates after Track Line appeal.
Alachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager
Jun 9, 2025
4-1 vote confirms appointment.
School board approves Newberry charter contract
Jun 9, 2025
Unanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
High Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance
Jun 6, 2025
City to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
Alachua County school district projects $10.7M loss in state funding for 2025-26 budget
Jun 6, 2025
Board considers facility improvement priorities.
School board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9
Jun 4, 2025
SBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
6 new restaurants opening in Alachua County
Jun 3, 2025
Variety of Asian, Latin American and Mediterranean fares offer something for everyone.
Alachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support
Jun 2, 2025
Fletcher calls for public vote.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County to kick off 23 summer camps in June
May 30, 2025
Organization designed 3 new camps for children with special needs.
Anew celebrates 13 years fighting sex trafficking and helping survivors heal
May 30, 2025
100% of program graduates have not returned to trafficking.
Alachua City Manager Mike DaRoza resigns
May 28, 2025
DaRoza submitted a letter of resignation on Monday to Alachua City Commissioners.
Alachua County Public Schools names 24 Citizens of the Year for 2025
May 28, 2025
Elementary school students awarded for academics, classroom conduct and service.
Newberry halts railroad tie grinding as company applies for permits
May 27, 2025
Alachua County raises biohazard and environmental concerns.
Community dedicates Veterans Memorial Park in Newberry
May 26, 2025
1,000 memorial bricks honor past, present service members.
Alachua to revisit external counsel for city planner exodus investigation
May 20, 2025
Commission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
Flag raising kicks off month-long ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ celebration
May 20, 2025
May 20th marks 160 years of Florida Emancipation Day.
Alachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources
May 20, 2025
Residents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
P.K. Yonge receives national recognition for engineering programs
May 19, 2025
Project Lead The Way Distinguished School honors the school’s commitment to engaging students.
UF Health Psychiatric Hospital mural raises mental health awareness
May 15, 2025
‘Walking Through the Storm’ depicts healing journey during National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Archer aims to recover $290K of invoices using county infrastructure funds
May 13, 2025
City to provide budget update at May 27 meeting.