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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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Craig Wilburn leaves Keller Williams Realty to expand Real Brokerage
Jan 31, 2025
Gainesville’s top real estate agent aims to impact community through cloud-based brokerage model.
HCA Topping Out ceremony marks end of new hospital’s structural construction
Jan 27, 2025
New Gainesville hospital expected to open March 2026.
Made for More to hold annual gala on Feb. 2
Jan 24, 2025
Fundraiser to support non-profit student-athlete mentorship program.
David’s BBQ finds new ownership
Jan 24, 2025
Longtime owner of 36 years retires, sells restaurant to local family.
Goodwill on 34th Street to re-open Friday
Jan 22, 2025
First 50 guests at grand opening receive $20 Goodwill gift card.
First Watch opens at Oaks Mall
Jan 21, 2025
Customers get free coffee with every meal through Jan. 24.
Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru to open on Williston Road
Jan 21, 2025
Store accepting applications before grand opening in March.
Gainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade
Jan 20, 2025
Parade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
Humane Society sends urgent request for dog fosters
Jan 14, 2025
Rural shelters filling up during colder weather.
“The Screwtape Letters” to be performed at UF
Jan 14, 2025
Limited tickets remaining for a stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric classic.
Baskin-Robbins to open under The Hub
Jan 13, 2025
Storefront to be franchise’s fourth Gainesville location.
Alachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration
Jan 12, 2025
County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
UF to celebrate centennial birthday of Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ
Jan 10, 2025
Faculty and alumni presentations and performances Jan. 23-26 to honor instruments legacy.
Gainesville influencer discharged from Shands after rattlesnake bite
Jan 7, 2025
88 vials of antivenom used in David Humphlett ties record high.
Another Broken Egg Cafe to open Jan. 13
Jan 2, 2025
University Tower Center to be first of seven locations in Southeast expansion.
Fr. Roland Julien of Gainesville’s St. Patrick Parish dies at 86
Dec 31, 2024
Local Catholic priest’s decades-long ministry touched churches and organizations across Florida.
Louis’ Lunch legend Tommy Pennisi dies at 89
Dec 30, 2024
Loss marks end of Pennisi family fingerprint on Gainesville food scene.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2024
Dec 27, 2024
Mainstreet features highlight unique, local stories through year.
Ichiban Sushi closes temporarily for inspection failures
Dec 22, 2024
Restaurant license suspended until violations are addressed.
Police Chief corrects miscommunication in Satchel’s Pizza arson fire
Dec 21, 2024
GPD and GFR to bridge fire investigation communication gaps.
Pirates’ Grill opens in Newberry Square
Dec 18, 2024
Dress up and go back to a time of swashbuckling adventure in every bite.
Area restaurants open for holiday dining, take-out
Dec 12, 2024
15 local restaurants open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Katie Ledecky discusses new bestselling memoir at Cade Museum
Dec 10, 2024
“Just Add Water” highlights swimmer’s historic career.