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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.
Pancake breakfast to benefit Newberry’s Prum family on Saturday
Feb 26, 2026
Family lost home to fire during Cambodian mission trip.
Williams, Menadier and Youmas to run for Alachua City Commission Seat 3
Feb 25, 2026
Incumbent Dayna Williams’ three-year term to be contested on April 14.
“Exceeding expectations”: Newberry hears 2026 State of the City
Feb 20, 2026
Mayor talks Champions Park, Newberry Charter School and upcoming projects.
Archer Community Center, City Hall fates up in the air
Feb 20, 2026
Alachua County Commissioners and Community Center pioneer support the historic Center’s preservation.
High Springs public works director resignation raises staffing questions
Feb 18, 2026
Director positions of public works and finance remain vacant, city manager applies elsewhere.
Alachua County’s 9 municipalities to hold elections in 2026
Feb 17, 2026
Races to start in April, run through December.
Archer’s first Black female mayor, longtime community advocate, dies at 87
Feb 16, 2026
Roberta Lopez pioneered Archer Community Center restoration.
Ziba De Beaute threads for world record, comes up short
Feb 13, 2026
Beautician duo threads 331 eyebrows in just under eight hours.
Harn Museum of Art undergoes renovation for new exhibition space
Feb 13, 2026
Galleries to open late summer, early fall 2026.
Alachua selects library as temporary voting precinct ahead of April election
Feb 11, 2026
Hathcock Community Center undergoes structural inspections.
Global Newspaper in Education Week to celebrate student literacy in Alachua County
Feb 11, 2026
Participating teachers can enter to win a $100 Publix gift card.
Alachua County Commissioners tell Archer to prep for growth
Feb 10, 2026
Joint meeting hears 2024 audit, wastewater and Archer Road expansion updates.
Rebuild Together to construct new home for hurricane-hit Chiefland resident
Feb 9, 2026
Levy County gives remaining relief funds for Tlama White’s home after Hurricane Idalia destruction.
Green for growth: Newberry doubles stoplights, preps for more
Feb 5, 2026
Lights come to Highland Park and two-way pair projects.
Valentine’s Day events on tap around Alachua County
Feb 4, 2026
Movies, markets and crafting to celebrate love during holiday.
Alachua Chamber of Commerce gives $27,500 to local youth development
Feb 3, 2026
Funds divided between 10 schools, non-profits and city organizations.
‘Winter Hurricane mode’: Alachua County endures historic cold snap
Feb 2, 2026
Gainesville Regional Utilities reports more than 500 calls.
Melrose readies for WildFlowers festival permit vote
Jan 30, 2026
Festival expects to bring 2,000 visitors.
Groups accuse Alachua city officials of voter suppression amid precinct closure
Jan 29, 2026
Pushback follows shutdown of city’s largest Black precinct ahead of spring election.
Alachua hires Valladares as permanent city manager
Jan 27, 2026
City Commission updated on livestreaming meetings.
High Springs fires finance director Diane Wilson
Jan 27, 2026
Elimination follows $900K bill from November.
High Springs hears Bridlewood updates, Alachua County to manage corridor to trail
Jan 26, 2026
Home construction in Bridlewood subdivision to start this summer.
Bricks & Minifigs LEGO store to open in Gainesville on Jan. 31
Jan 23, 2026
Store features new, used and retired LEGO sets, mini figures and more.