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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.
War torn in Florida: Local Iranian’s rally for Epic Fury, loved ones in Middle East
May 1, 2026
Ziba Ahmadi and Mondana Behjati reflect on life under Islamic Republic regime.
Illegal land clearing at Tara Phoenicia halted by city of Alachua
Apr 30, 2026
Landowner could have 30 days to submit restoration plan.
Newberry Commission mixed vote approves 1,250-home development for state review
Apr 28, 2026
Newberry and Alachua County partner on $1.5 million CR 235, Newberry Lane roundabout.
Mac’s Drive Thru to premiere documentary on former employee
Apr 24, 2026
Event to springboard new restaurant location.
Town of Micanopy to star in “A Land Remembered” TV series
Apr 23, 2026
A production company bringing Patrick Smith’s classic Florida novel “A Land Remembered” to screen as a multi-season television series will film in Micanopy in May. Written and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1984, “A Land Remembered” chronicles three […]
Hawthorne, Alachua County to seek Santa Fe College satellite campus funding
Apr 23, 2026
Library to hold grand opening on Saturday.
Blueberries bloom for picking at River & Root Farm as part of new owners’ love story
Apr 22, 2026
A labor-of-love harvest to open on April 22.
Drought forces Gainesville Area Rowing relocation to Melrose
Apr 21, 2026
With six weeks left in the season, Gainesville Area Rowing (GAR) coach Garrett Bauer made a decision on Tuesday that hasn’t been considered for his team in almost 20 years: the club will relocate from its Newnans Lake headquarters to Lake Santa Fe in […]
Equip for Life Community Walk and run comes to Depot Park on Saturday
Apr 16, 2026
Proceeds benefit Sira crisis pregnancy center.
Jennifer Rossi wins Archer City Commission Seat 5
Apr 15, 2026
Local artist to be sworn onto dais alongside Army veteran.
The Great Sushi Race: 3 new local Asian restaurants bring sushi to Alachua
Apr 15, 2026
Sushi, hibachi, yakitori and Laotian fares come to Main Street.
Youmas earns 52% of votes to win Alachua City Commission race
Apr 14, 2026
CVS store manager defeated incumbent and fellow challenger.
Newberry incumbents sweep 3-seat commission race
Apr 14, 2026
Coleman, Clark and Farnsworth gear up for new two-year terms.
Newberry brings Revolutionary War Lexington and Concord battles to life
Apr 11, 2026
City celebrates America's 250th birthday with battle reenactment, Liberty Tree dedication.
State orders chokehold on High Springs CRA funding, warns of suit for missing audit
Apr 10, 2026
Residents call on City Commission to expedite report.
Zoomies, wags and slobber dedicate Newberry’s ‘Central Bark’ at ribbon cutting
Apr 9, 2026
City’s first dog park is also first new park in 16 years.
Over 1,700 homes planned for approved Newberry developments
Apr 8, 2026
15-acre Life Soils Florida compost facility to recycle solid wastewater material.
Former High Springs firefighter sues city for discrimination, safety violations
Apr 7, 2026
Federal trial slated for October 13.
Anew’s second ‘Free to Fly 5k’ aims to surpass first year
Apr 3, 2026
Fundraiser set for April 25 to start at San Felasco Hammock Preserve in Alachua.
Gainesville resident raises cold case awareness with Substack publication
Apr 2, 2026
The Cold Cases founder Dustin Terry works towards local investigative media outlet.
Dink, dink: 12 public pickleball courts located in Alachua County
Apr 1, 2026
Courts, clinics and community to celebrate National Pickleball Month.
Newberry spat: Sheriff sends charges to state attorney against candidate Oldman
Mar 30, 2026
Deputy’s altercation report remains outstanding.
Newberry to dedicate Liberty Tree on April 11 for America’s 250th birthday
Mar 27, 2026
City partnered with Gainesville’s Sons of the American Revolution.