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Lillian 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.
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Veterans Day events on tap throughout area
Oct 31, 2025
Multiple celebrations to feature concerts, picnics, fishing and motorcycle rides.
The Arc of Alachua County celebrates 59 years
Oct 30, 2025
Group raises $47K for kitchen renovations.
Alachua unveils new water management facility
Oct 29, 2025
Additional wellfield grows city water capacity by 30%.
Alachua City Commission pauses $148K cloud software contract amid concerns
Oct 28, 2025
Commission appoints volunteer committee members.
High Springs approves permanent alcohol sales exemptions near churches
Oct 24, 2025
Police department accepts $24,000 grant.
Gainesville duo releases guide to 43 North Florida hidden gems
Oct 23, 2025
Authors encourage readers to explore their backyards.
GRU employee wins vacant Archer City Commission seat
Oct 22, 2025
Karen Fiore calls for financial transparency, budget integrity.
Winn-Dixie buys three Hitchcock’s Markets in Florida-focused expansion
Oct 21, 2025
Southeastern Grocers and Winn-Dixie to merge into The Winn-Dixie Company by 2026.
Darrell’s Dog Gone Good Diner closes Gainesville location
Oct 21, 2025
Rice & Shine Asian fusion cafe to open in its place.
UF’s $50 million Ramos Collaboratory opens to campus
Oct 17, 2025
Applause and bagpipe music echoed throughout the Antevy Hall Atrium on Thursday as the UF community celebrated the Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory’s soft […]
High Springs City Commission candidates gear up for Nov. 4 election
Oct 16, 2025
Voters to also decide the city’s Sunday alcohol ordinance.
Hitchcock’s Markets’ founding family reflects on store’s 80-year legacy
Oct 15, 2025
Alan Hitchcock to continue Field & Fork food pantry at UF.
Archer city manager denies claims of retaliation
Oct 14, 2025
Insurance replenishes $14K embezzled by former employee.
Billy Graham’s grandson to preach in Gainesville on Oct. 28
Oct 10, 2025
Will Graham’s “Sunshine State Good News Tour” to set up in Depot Park.
2025 Halloween events to enjoy across Alachua County
Oct 10, 2025
A full bag of trunk-or-treats, costume contests, crafts and fall fun slated for October.
Parlor Doughnuts to celebrate grand opening with free doughnuts
Oct 9, 2025
Gainesville to serve as brand’s first food truck location.
Hitchcock’s Markets to sell all 10 locations
Oct 7, 2025
Minimal corporate communication leaves employees in dark about their future.
FDLE investigates ‘Alachua Nine’ as outside agency pays $15K in voter debts
Oct 6, 2025
Group pays almost $15K to help 9 reregister to vote.
Newberry scores first Wawa
Oct 2, 2025
Convenience store and gas station adds to Highland Park development.
Statewide lawsuit challenging local planning restrictions includes Alachua
Sep 30, 2025
Alachua County Commission votes against joining SB 180 lawsuit.
Rep. Kat Cammack replaces stolen Newberry Veterans Memorial flags
Sep 30, 2025
City installs original veteran’s monument at memorial.
Pabst Personal Care walk-in and primary care clinic opens in Newberry
Sep 30, 2025
Direct Primary Care subscription model aims to personalize medical experience.
Archer commissioner Joan White resigns, raises financial protocol concerns
Sep 26, 2025
City to hold special election Nov. 18 to fill empty seat.