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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.
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.
Alachua commission debates charter violation amid planning board term extensions
Aug 12, 2026
Utilities increase for first time in 16 years.
25 ice cream shops to visit in Alachua County
Aug 10, 2026
From local licks to rural relishes and franchise favorites.
Scherer Construction to break ground at Pinesville Park in Archer
Aug 6, 2026
Project to finish in around five months.
Advance Auto Parts first business to open at Newberry’s Highland Park
Aug 4, 2026
Free services include battery installation and engine code scanning.
High Springs Fire achieves lowest ISO rating in department history
Aug 3, 2026
New score could lower insurance premiums for homeowners.
Strive Compounding Pharmacy brings new era of drug manufacturing to Alachua
Jul 31, 2026
Multi-billion-dollar production takes over former Resilience plant.
Outdated forms trigger second election qualifying round in High Springs
Jul 30, 2026
Four already-qualified candidates still allowed to campaign
Alachua to host back-to-school giveaways Saturday during JBF sale
Jul 29, 2026
Kids get free backpacks and fingerprinting.
Alachua splits on Farmland’s rezoning after 12-hour meeting
Jul 28, 2026
New development to bring big changes, potential Walmart.
High Springs commission candidates to run for Seats 1 and 2
Jul 27, 2026
Wayne Bloodsworth Jr. will not seek reelection in Nov. 3 race.
High Springs puts city manager on leave with impending termination
Jul 24, 2026
Attorney Bobi Frank filed complaints against police chief.
Gainesville Christian school expands to Waldo, ending schoollessness
Jul 22, 2026
Gainesville campus sees quadrupled enrollment in first two years.
Anew to raise money for trafficking survivors during inaugural gala on July 24
Jul 20, 2026
Tickets include dinner and inspirational speakers.
Archer November ballot features four charter amendments
Jul 17, 2026
Commission could jump back up to two monthly meetings.
Newberry to build regional fire training facility on $600K land acquisition
Jul 16, 2026
Construction starts in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Alachua faces legal pushback on land use vote for Farmlands development
Jul 14, 2026
City Commission meeting on July 27 bumped up to noon.