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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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Children’s Trust of Alachua County to kick off 23 summer camps in June
May 30, 2025
Organization designed 3 new camps for children with special needs.
Anew celebrates 13 years fighting sex trafficking and helping survivors heal
May 30, 2025
100% of program graduates have not returned to trafficking.
Alachua City Manager Mike DaRoza resigns
May 28, 2025
DaRoza submitted a letter of resignation on Monday to Alachua City Commissioners.
Alachua County Public Schools names 24 Citizens of the Year for 2025
May 28, 2025
Elementary school students awarded for academics, classroom conduct and service.
Newberry halts railroad tie grinding as company applies for permits
May 27, 2025
Alachua County raises biohazard and environmental concerns.
Community dedicates Veterans Memorial Park in Newberry
May 26, 2025
1,000 memorial bricks honor past, present service members.
Alachua to revisit external counsel for city planner exodus investigation
May 20, 2025
Commission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
Flag raising kicks off month-long ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ celebration
May 20, 2025
May 20th marks 160 years of Florida Emancipation Day.
Alachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources
May 20, 2025
Residents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
P.K. Yonge receives national recognition for engineering programs
May 19, 2025
Project Lead The Way Distinguished School honors the school’s commitment to engaging students.
UF Health Psychiatric Hospital mural raises mental health awareness
May 15, 2025
‘Walking Through the Storm’ depicts healing journey during National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Archer aims to recover $290K of invoices using county infrastructure funds
May 13, 2025
City to provide budget update at May 27 meeting.
County to consider improving roads jointly owned with Newberry
May 13, 2025
Newberry city building vacancies to create opportunities for county satellite offices.
Jonesville martial arts gym shares free self-defense classes
May 9, 2025
Jason and Kim-Anne Dodd invite all ages to experience the Mat Life Training Center family.
UF Innovate awarded top entrepreneurship honors at international conference
May 8, 2025
Innovation incubator to host 30th anniversary celebration of Sid Martin Biotech Accelerate program.
School board grants 1.3% administrative raises, cuts over 50 district positions
May 7, 2025
District to draft letter of intent for Citizens Field ownership.
Education Foundation of Alachua County to award $580K in scholarships to graduates
May 6, 2025
Program seeks 25 volunteer mentors for incoming students.
City of Alachua on par with budget halfway through 2024-2025 fiscal year
May 6, 2025
Commission to consider amending alcohol ordinance, resident calls for Boukari removal.
Local events to celebrate Mother’s Day
May 2, 2025
Find 11 ways to treat mom to a plethora of flowers, food and family this holiday.
School board closes Constellation Charter School in emergency meeting
May 1, 2025
Safety failures, internal governance conflict and Florida law violations cited among reasons for closure.
Alachua County Law Enforcement Torch Run raises nearly $5K for Special Olympics
May 1, 2025
Event to culminate May 16 at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports for Special Olympics Summer Games.
Hawthorne High School sophomore receives $40K College Board scholarship
Apr 30, 2025
Melody Watson first student in ACPS history to receive award.
Newberry City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioners
Apr 29, 2025
Commission to hold special meeting to hire new city clerk.
Homes For Our Troops to build custom home for disabled veteran
Apr 27, 2025
Nonprofit to complete home for Carlos Rivera and his family this summer.