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Mike Ridaught is sports director for Mainstreet Daily News. Mike hosts a weekly high school sports show at Sonic Drive-In from August - May and does play-by-play for a Game-of-the Week on 106.9 FM “I Am Country" during football season. He teaches a play-by-play class at the University of Florida. He does play-by-play for the Cal Ripken World Series in Branson, Mo., in August. Mike is also founder of The Prep Zone.
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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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Forest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change
Southwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
Gainesville to plan for future flooding at public meeting
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan meeting open to public on Aug. 8.
The Kookaburra opens in Alachua
St. Augustine-based, Australian-inspired specialty coffee store located in Progress Park.
Gainesville to host Summer (You)th Celebration
Saturday event to take place at Cotton Club Museum and Depot Park.
Verizon to give away $3 million of free backpacks
“School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event ahead of 2024-25 school year.
Santa Fe Teaching Zoo to celebrate National Zookeeper Week
Event will feature zookeeper talks, training demonstrations.
Cold Stone to offer free ice cream
America hits 40 years of celebrating the sweet frozen treat.
Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear
Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Gainesville to hold open house for Greentree Dog Park
City seeking input for taxpayer-funded project.
Bev’s Better Burgers opens Newberry drive-thru
New location is fourth link in local family chain.
Blue Gill Quality Foods to relocate
Local southern food favorite will move to Butler Shopping Center.
Group gathers to pray for 91-year-old victim of sexual assault
Authorities have arrested 14-year-old for attack.
Education Foundation of Alachua County receives $60K grant from HCA
Grant will fund fire and medical certification programs for high school students.
Last Mac’s Drive-Thru founding employee retires
Jon McMillan says goodbye after 37 years of service.
Alachua Habitat for Humanity home relocated in Gainesville
Santa Fe College students built home sponsored by Charles Perry Partners Inc.
6 farmers markets around Gainesville
Area markets feature vegetables, meats, vendors and live music.
UF Online to offer new majors in fall 2024
Majors aim to expand access to meet Florida work force needs.
Matheson to host traveling Smithsonian exhibit
“Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” opens in July.
Top 5 barbecue places around Gainesville
Check out these restaurants as summer kicks off.
Alachua County kids who need fostering outnumber homes 3-to-1
Advocates mark National Foster Care Awareness Month in May.