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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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Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center to receive Florida Historic Marker
Sep 2, 2024
Designation to be celebrated on Sunday.
City Food Hall opens in The Standard at Gainesville
Aug 30, 2024
10 new restaurants and weekly entertainment offer a new, diverse culinary community hang out.
Places to tailgate for 2024 Gators football games
Aug 28, 2024
Where to go in Gainesville to gear up to cheer on the Blue and Orange.
Top 6 Tex-Mex spots in Gainesville area
Aug 17, 2024
Find where you can satisfy both your Texan and Mexican cravings in one stop.
Sonny’s BBQ celebrates founder’s birthday
Aug 14, 2024
Gainesville’s BBQ pioneer Floyd “Sonny” Tillman turns 95.
Forest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change
Aug 8, 2024
Southwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
Gainesville to plan for future flooding at public meeting
Aug 2, 2024
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan meeting open to public on Aug. 8.
The Kookaburra opens in Alachua
Jul 29, 2024
St. Augustine-based, Australian-inspired specialty coffee store located in Progress Park.
Gainesville to host Summer (You)th Celebration
Jul 25, 2024
Saturday event to take place at Cotton Club Museum and Depot Park.
Verizon to give away $3 million of free backpacks
Jul 18, 2024
“School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event ahead of 2024-25 school year.
Santa Fe Teaching Zoo to celebrate National Zookeeper Week
Jul 16, 2024
Event will feature zookeeper talks, training demonstrations.
Cold Stone to offer free ice cream
Jul 13, 2024
America hits 40 years of celebrating the sweet frozen treat.
Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear
Jul 12, 2024
Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Gainesville to hold open house for Greentree Dog Park
Jul 10, 2024
City seeking input for taxpayer-funded project.
Bev’s Better Burgers opens Newberry drive-thru
Jul 6, 2024
New location is fourth link in local family chain.
Blue Gill Quality Foods to relocate
Jul 2, 2024
Local southern food favorite will move to Butler Shopping Center.
Group gathers to pray for 91-year-old victim of sexual assault
Jun 25, 2024
Authorities have arrested 14-year-old for attack.
Education Foundation of Alachua County receives $60K grant from HCA
Jun 21, 2024
Grant will fund fire and medical certification programs for high school students.
Last Mac’s Drive-Thru founding employee retires
Jun 21, 2024
Jon McMillan says goodbye after 37 years of service.
Alachua Habitat for Humanity home relocated in Gainesville
Jun 14, 2024
Santa Fe College students built home sponsored by Charles Perry Partners Inc.
6 farmers markets around Gainesville
Jun 8, 2024
Area markets feature vegetables, meats, vendors and live music.
UF Online to offer new majors in fall 2024
Jun 5, 2024
Majors aim to expand access to meet Florida work force needs.
St. Francis House restarts free meals
May 31, 2024
Organization credits partnership with county, community.