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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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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.
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.