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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.
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.
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.