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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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High Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget
Sep 9, 2025
City staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
ANEW to host virtual women’s conference on Oct. 11
Sep 8, 2025
Fundraiser to feature teachings from Priscilla Shirer’s “Going Beyond” simulcast conference.
High Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation
Sep 5, 2025
Letter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
Crowdfund campaign kicks off for High Springs bookstore
Sep 2, 2025
A BookSmith would offer new releases, collectibles and homeschool curriculum.
Alachua seeks votes to secure free concert series grant
Sep 1, 2025
Grant would supply $120k for three years of free concerts.
High Springs to raise taxes, save fire department to solve 2025-26 deficit
Aug 29, 2025
Commissioners to send letter to Alachua County against “bad faith” fire aid cut negotiations.
Alachua Police Department’s Thor laid to rest
Aug 28, 2025
Patrol dog’s 8-year career alongside Sgt. Justin Horn solved numerous crimes and saved lives.
Dance Alive National Ballet breaks ground on new studio
Aug 28, 2025
Khoury Family Center for the Arts’ 22,000-square-foot building to open in fall 2026.
UF crescendos pipe organ centennial celebration on tap this fall
Aug 27, 2025
Alumni and guest recitals highlight 100th anniversary lineup.
Newberry fire assessment fee spikes 50%
Aug 26, 2025
Rate’s first increase in three years jumps to $300.
Motion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails
Aug 26, 2025
City joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
Florida legislators talk education, legislation and budget at Newberry town hall
Aug 23, 2025
Cammack, Johnson and McClain invited to panel with Mayor Tim Marden.
Alachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years
Aug 22, 2025
David Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
High Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26
Aug 22, 2025
Raises fire assessment rate to $250.
Citizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations
Aug 21, 2025
Our Alachua Water’s initiative gains 320 signatures in 5 days.
Volcanic Sushi + Sake, West End Tavern open in Tioga Town Center
Aug 21, 2025
Local appetizers, drinks, entertainment and trivia for whole community.
High Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday
Aug 18, 2025
City commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
‘Rally for Rainbow Visibility’ protests removal of Gainesville’s rainbow crosswalks
Aug 15, 2025
City and county officials encourage people to continue supporting LGBTQ+ community.
6 Alachua County farmers markets to visit
Aug 14, 2025
City of Alachua to offer vendors free selling space for first month.
Micanopy to stay debt-free with water filtration upgrade
Aug 13, 2025
Community center reports after-school programs improve literacy by 92%.
Newberry commissioner offers $1K reward to find Veterans Memorial Park flag thief
Aug 12, 2025
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack to arrange new flags for park.
Alachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush
Aug 12, 2025
3-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
Hole-in-one round-up of 8 Gainesville donut shops
Aug 11, 2025
Made-to-order, hot and ready, mochi, cake and yeast offerings for everybody
Largest High Springs food pantry reopens with help from community
Aug 11, 2025
Bread of the Mighty restocks pantry after Community Foundation gives $25k grant.