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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.
Queen of Peace readies for Easter with chorale concert of Mozart’s final requiem
Mar 27, 2026
Free performance slated for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
B’z Gelati opens ‘The Hive’ permanent storefront on Saturday
Mar 26, 2026
Celebration to feature exclusive homemade Italian ice and ice cream flavors.
Meet the Candidates: Newberry Commission 2026
Mar 25, 2026
Voters to determine three seats on April 14.
Newberry approves Board of Adjustment dissolution, 500-home development
Mar 24, 2026
Board identified as hallmark of red tape.
Meet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2026
Mar 23, 2026
Williams, Youmas and Menadier run for Seat 3.
Meet the Candidates: Archer Commission 2026
Mar 23, 2026
Lewandowski secures Seat 4, Penny and Rossi vie for Seat 5.
Gainesville’s Fierce Awards honors largest cohort of women in 11th year
Mar 20, 2026
Celebratory ceremony slated for April 16 at Granville Plantation.
Award-winning chef opens Kushi & Co. Japanese fast-casual restaurant
Mar 19, 2026
New eatery to bring authentic and affordable bites and vibes to Bo Diddley Plaza.
Hawthorne authorizes emergency wastewater repair, new veterans memorial
Mar 18, 2026
June election qualifying period set for April 13-22.
Saucy! by KFC to open with giveaways on March 26
Mar 17, 2026
Saucy Soirée Party to follow on April 18.
High Springs to reconsider eliminating fire and police departments
Mar 16, 2026
Commissioner said city needs to stop “shell game.”
M&D West African Cuisine food truck to open Gainesville storefront
Mar 13, 2026
Nigerian cuisine comes to dining room setting this month.
Newberry agriculture startup accelerator announces spring cohort
Mar 12, 2026
F-300 AgFoodTech program technologies include four entrepreneurs.
Alachua City Commission sends SBAC letter requesting rezoning vote delay
Mar 11, 2026
Commission greenlights Hathcock Community Center demolition.
African Children’s Choir to sing in Waldo on Friday
Mar 11, 2026
Free concert to raise money for singers’ education.
Archer Community Center renamed in honor of Roberta Lopez
Mar 11, 2026
Friends of Archer board to spearhead fundraising for new signage.
Archer city managers tackle internal forensic audit, build new budget
Mar 10, 2026
Years of incorrect IRS transactions and reporting procedures to resolve during ‘cleanup.’
Newberry and Archer finalize candidates ahead of April 14 election
Mar 5, 2026
Clark and Farnsworth run for final terms in office.
‘Toughest kid on the block’: ADA lawsuit dismissed against Satchel’s Pizza
Mar 4, 2026
Other owners settled with three local cases ongoing.
School Board of Alachua County favors multiple closures ahead of March 12 vote
Mar 4, 2026
Ken Cornell urges board to consider East Gainesville investment.
Hawthorne celebrates groundbreaking for new food bank, resource center
Mar 3, 2026
Facility with local and county services to open in August 2026.
University of Florida suspends Krishna Lunch for first time in 55 years
Mar 3, 2026
Organization to replace box truck with electric carts following student accident.
Anew to add Creator’s Space, more safe beds with 10-acre donation
Mar 2, 2026
Sex trafficking survivors to learn leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
Check out 10 coffee trucks caffeinating Gainesville
Feb 26, 2026
Grab a cup of joe on go from any of these locally owned setups.