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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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Retro recipes to revamp Thanksgiving traditions
Nov 22, 2024
Step back in history this holiday with local, statewide and regional dishes.
Local environmentalist publishes “Voyage of a Conservationist: A Memoir”
Nov 19, 2024
Paul Pritchard details time in White House and National Park Conservancy.
Alachua County Poet Laureate to represent U.S. at Nigerian theatre festival
Nov 13, 2024
E. Stanley Richardson will perform one-man show “Satchmo at the Waldorf.”
The Village at Gainesville curbs information sharing about Fortress purchase
Nov 12, 2024
Residents have mixed feelings about upcoming sale.
Heartwood neighborhood to host inaugural block party
Nov 9, 2024
East Gainesville gathering to celebrate community of economic diversity.
Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’
Nov 8, 2024
Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Yelp releases 2024 Top Places to Eat in Gainesville area
Nov 6, 2024
Yelp Elites roundup 25 local eateries in Gainesville and Ocala with the best ratings and reviews.
Johnson, McClain win races to replace Clemons, Perry
Nov 6, 2024
House District 22, Senate District 9 remain in Republican hands.
Samba Brazilian Kitchen comes to Haile Plantation
Oct 25, 2024
Three Gainesville couples open Gainesville’s first Brazilian restaurant.
The Village at Gainesville resident shares ‘joy of woodworking’
Oct 22, 2024
Terry Morrow teaches woodshop education to neighbors and community.
Local calendar packed with Halloween events
Oct 21, 2024
Events scheduled across Alachua County through Oct. 31.
Volunteers gear up for Friends of the Library sale
Oct 18, 2024
Fall sale to feature more than 500,000 items.
Mac’s Drive-Thru longest remaining employee to retire on Oct. 11
Oct 9, 2024
Sighle Williams to receive all revenue from last day on job.
‘Magic is back’ as MARC Media rebuilds radio tower
Oct 2, 2024
Magic 101.3 to air indefinitely on 94.1 FM.
Hurricane Helene topples Magic 101.3 radio tower
Sep 30, 2024
Streaming still available while repairs underway.
The Village at Gainesville informs residents about potential sale
Sep 24, 2024
Senior living community poised to transition to for-profit ownership.
New deadly, synthetic opioid hits local streets
Sep 12, 2024
Isotonitazene is estimated to be 20 to 200 times stronger than fentanyl.
Gainesville holds remembrance ceremony for 23rd anniversary of 9/11
Sep 11, 2024
Mayor Harvey Ward issues Patriot’s Day proclamation.
5 Pumpkin Spice drink menus around Gainesville
Sep 7, 2024
Find area locations to satisfy your fall craving.
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.