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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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23 local athletes participated in World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships
Mar 31, 2025
Local sprinter adds gold and bronze to Team USA win.
UF Health provides medical help at World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships
Mar 27, 2025
Staff treat diverse range of athletes of all ages and nationalities.
Christians Concerned for the Community turns 38 this year
Mar 25, 2025
Gainesville nonprofit's furniture delivery, home accessibility and maintenance programs assists people in need.
Gainesville protesters hold ‘Tesla Takedown’ rally
Mar 22, 2025
Demonstration part of buildup to March 29 world-wide protest.
Women’s History Month: 5 women who shaped Gainesville
Mar 21, 2025
March marks 45 years of celebrating women’s contributions across U.S.
Bowie Pizza opens on NW 13th Street
Mar 19, 2025
Owner aims to bring authentic, Italian-style pizza to Gainesville.
Lincoln High School alumni celebrate completion of memorial wall
Mar 15, 2025
“Living Wall” commemorates 2,869 names of LHS graduates from 1923 to 1970, healing the past and preserving the all-Black school’s legacy.
Newberry launches F-300 AgFoodTech Startup Accelerator program
Mar 14, 2025
Startup incubator program aims to position Florida as “Silicon Valley of agriculture.”
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives to feature Alachua County eateries
Mar 12, 2025
New episode to premiere on Food Network on Friday, March 14.
8 local u-pick farms to patronize
Mar 11, 2025
Fill your bags and buckets with all in-season fruits and vegetables you can pick this spring and summer.
Alachua County Library District presents 2025 Quilt Trail
Mar 6, 2025
Over 100 quilts from local quilting guilds on display at all 12 county libraries through March.
UF neurologist offers tips for adjusting sleep habits for daylight saving time
Mar 4, 2025
Time change affects more than moving your clock forward.
Frazer School takes top places in science competitions
Mar 3, 2025
Students from The Frazer School took top places at science competitions at the end of February and will be moving on to the national competitions slated for […]
Armed stand-off at Butler Plaza Walmart ends with arrest
Mar 3, 2025
Suspect from South Florida facing 20 felonies will appear in court on Monday.
Newberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief
Feb 27, 2025
Personnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
ARTSPEAKSgnv to hold 11th annual ‘Courageous Young Voices’ event
Feb 26, 2025
Creative showcase to feature teen poetry and expression on March 9.
Strike: 9 fresh bowl kitchens in Gainesville
Feb 26, 2025
Looking for a place to get your grains, vegetables and proteins in one bowl without breaking the bank, running out of time on your lunch break, […]
Fundraiser supports Gainesville family’s wheelchair-accessible van initiative
Feb 18, 2025
Mason family hopes to reach $30,000 goal by March.
7 planets to align in sky during “Parade of Planets” on Feb. 28
Feb 13, 2025
Lineup like this won’t happen again until 2040.
Chick-fil-A planned for city of Alachua
Feb 11, 2025
Alachua County’s first Chick-fil-A outside of Gainesville will be coming to the city of Alachua. According to state licensing information, the restaurant will take up shop […]
Free tax-filing services offered in Gainesville area
Feb 6, 2025
In-person and virtual tax filing appointments available for qualifying income levels.
12 Valentine’s Day-themed events and date ideas in Gainesville
Feb 5, 2025
Local businesses in full swing to celebrate season of love.
Pleasant Street Pizza Pub to open this spring
Feb 1, 2025
Owners aim to pay homage to Gainesville’s first black neighborhood.