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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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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.
City and county advisory boards seek volunteers
Dec 9, 2024
26 positions are open between Gainesville and Alachua County.
Local 2024 holiday festivities on tap
Dec 5, 2024
Events to help celebrate the joy of holiday season.
White House honor recognizes career of Gainesville photographer
Dec 2, 2024
Randy Batista awarded National Endowment for the Arts medal.
Small sales disappoint Black Friday shoppers
Nov 29, 2024
Post-pandemic crowds back to normal but shoppers want better deals.
UF Gator Citrus Club to hold annual Holiday Citrus Sale
Nov 29, 2024
Proceeds to support the organization and citrus preservation.