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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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County to consider improving roads jointly owned with Newberry
May 13, 2025
Newberry city building vacancies to create opportunities for county satellite offices.
Jonesville martial arts gym shares free self-defense classes
May 9, 2025
Jason and Kim-Anne Dodd invite all ages to experience the Mat Life Training Center family.
UF Innovate awarded top entrepreneurship honors at international conference
May 8, 2025
Innovation incubator to host 30th anniversary celebration of Sid Martin Biotech Accelerate program.
School board grants 1.3% administrative raises, cuts over 50 district positions
May 7, 2025
District to draft letter of intent for Citizens Field ownership.
Education Foundation of Alachua County to award $580K in scholarships to graduates
May 6, 2025
Program seeks 25 volunteer mentors for incoming students.
City of Alachua on par with budget halfway through 2024-2025 fiscal year
May 6, 2025
Commission to consider amending alcohol ordinance, resident calls for Boukari removal.
Local events to celebrate Mother’s Day
May 2, 2025
Find 11 ways to treat mom to a plethora of flowers, food and family this holiday.
School board closes Constellation Charter School in emergency meeting
May 1, 2025
Safety failures, internal governance conflict and Florida law violations cited among reasons for closure.
Alachua County Law Enforcement Torch Run raises nearly $5K for Special Olympics
May 1, 2025
Event to culminate May 16 at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports for Special Olympics Summer Games.
Hawthorne High School sophomore receives $40K College Board scholarship
Apr 30, 2025
Melody Watson first student in ACPS history to receive award.
Newberry City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioners
Apr 29, 2025
Commission to hold special meeting to hire new city clerk.
Homes For Our Troops to build custom home for disabled veteran
Apr 27, 2025
Nonprofit to complete home for Carlos Rivera and his family this summer.
School Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise
Apr 24, 2025
Board also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
Alachua City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioner
Apr 22, 2025
New commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
Fortress Investment Group acquires The Village at Gainesville
Apr 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi-owned investment company aims to renovate older properties on campus.
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale slated for April 26-30
Apr 18, 2025
Prices to increase this year but sale will still feature half off and 10 cent days.
Howard Bishop Middle School hosts annual STEAM night
Apr 18, 2025
Over 35 activities engage students and families in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Local preservationist gives presentation to save North Main Street block
Apr 18, 2025
Holy Trinity Episcopal Foundation set to demolish three of its historic buildings in June.
Gainesville-area gardening resources provide help for growing season
Apr 11, 2025
UF/IFAS, libraries, non-profits and 15 community gardens equip Gainesville growers.
10th Annual GCM Food Fest set for April 17
Apr 11, 2025
Celebration Pointe to host over 50 local restaurants, beer and wine garden and live music.
National Gopher Tortoise Day focuses on reptile’s benefits to ecosystem
Apr 9, 2025
Conservationists aim to educate the public on Florida’s threatened native keystone species on April 10.
Alachua County Commission moves to test air quality around Florence Landfill
Apr 9, 2025
Six-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.
Florida fans celebrate Gators’ basketball championship in O’Connell Center
Apr 8, 2025
Fans storm court after Gators defeat Houston for third national title.
Gainesville Soccer Alliance partners with Sporting Club Jacksonville
Apr 2, 2025
Billion dollar Sporting JAX club to manage competitive Sporting Gainesville Soccer Academy.