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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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Meltwich to open on West University Avenue
Jul 24, 2025
Canada-based chain specializes in all things cheese.
High Springs approves $90K land development code rewrite
Jul 23, 2025
City Commission sets 2025-26 potential tentative maximum millage rate to 6.99.
Halpatter Brewing Company sells historic building after facing foreclosure
Jul 21, 2025
Pandemic and $15,000 loss to scammer led to financial hardship.
Dance Alive National Ballet to break ground on new studio
Jul 21, 2025
The Khoury Family Center for the Arts to serve as community cultural arts center.
Archer delays 2025-26 millage rate vote, talks wastewater
Jul 16, 2025
New special meeting for July 29.
Newberry passes preliminary fire assessment rate of $419
Jul 15, 2025
City designates July as Park and Recreation Month.
Local faith leaders, residents reject Camp Blanding’s ICE detention center
Jul 11, 2025
New facility to hold 2,000 detainees.
Study shows child welfare decreases with Partnership for Strong Families centers
Jul 10, 2025
Centers reduce children’s out-of-home placement over 98%.
Local business owners rescue historic downtown Gainesville block from demolition
Jul 10, 2025
Holy Trinity Episcopal Foundation sells three North Main Street buildings for $1.2 million.
Global parkrun community expands to West End
Jul 9, 2025
Alachua County home to 2 of 89 nationwide parkruns.
Alachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park
Jul 7, 2025
Newberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
Newberry’s Zip! at Haile Quarry to open soon
Jul 2, 2025
Site features Florida’s longest zipline and only ADA-compliant line.
Alachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street
Jul 1, 2025
City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Gainesville’s Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025
Jun 30, 2025
Richardson to compete for Miss America title in Orlando.
Gainesville first responder to compete in 2025 World Police and Fire Games
Jun 26, 2025
Jordyn Zyngier to represent Florida in rugby 7’s.
The Bagel Bakery supports local rowing club’s success
Jun 25, 2025
Three months into its new ownership, The Bagel Bakery is making waves in supporting Gainesville Area Rowing’s (GAR) nationally performing program. From June 12-15, GAR teams, […]
City staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments
Jun 24, 2025
Motion conforms Alachua with new state law taking effect July 1.
Newberry reallocates $2 million for Champions Park improvements
Jun 24, 2025
City Commission establishes Mayor Youth Council.
Alachua County Public Schools loses three top financial administrators
Jun 23, 2025
Jaremczuk and Esposito resign to take new jobs in education
6 Gainesville restaurant closings in 2025
Jun 20, 2025
Favorite local and American chains make Gainesville cuts.
Alachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan
Jun 19, 2025
Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
Feeline Good Cat Café to close on Saturday after 4 years
Jun 19, 2025
Café surpassed 1,000 adoptions.
Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center to recruit record-breaking class
Jun 18, 2025
School poised to achieve APPLE’s Gold Seal accreditation.
Hawthorne swears in Martin, re-elects Randall, Bouie-Hutchinson
Jun 17, 2025
Mitigates June 26-28 homecoming traffic with 8 p.m. closing time.