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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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Seth Johnson is a Mainstreet Daily News associate editor based in Gainesville. He earned a degree in journalism and mass communication and served as editor-in-chief of his school newspaper. Seth is a bookworm and chess nerd, but he tempers these activities by playing sports and biking.
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Lillian Hamman
Blindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits
Owners forced to settle or spend after dozens of mirror suits.
Gainesville chamber lays off 25% of staff, to sell downtown office
Four staffers lose jobs, chamber takes out loan.
Gainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026
Public feedback still available.
Alachua County, Gainesville receive updates on cultural arts and food hub
Food hub pilot scheduled for 2026.
Alachua County makes 4 tweaks to land development code
Changes further poultry limits, align with new state laws.
Gainesville commission approves charter officer raises
Willits selected as mayor pro tempore.
Gainesville OKs ownership of 36 acres for new preserve, park in southwest
Half of land purchase, half donated.
UF honors three partnerships with 2025 Town Gown award
Awards for nursing, retail safety and gameday operations.
Gainesville takes out $22 million loan, continues 8th and Waldo project
Split vote keeps one-way streets.
Alachua County reviews SNAP and housing guidelines for religious properties
Commissioners amend funding policy for food.
Enjoy nature: Best parks in Gainesville for a Thanksgiving weekend stroll
For short or long walks, here’s six options.
Gainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees
City lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.
Buchholz boys repeat cross country gold, Oak Hall girls earn silver on tiebreak
FHSAA state championships held Saturday.
Alachua County food networks see continued demand as new initiative opens
County starts fresh food distribution with local farm.
Gainesville sees crime reductions so far in 2025
City Commission approves housing report.
DeSantis, UF leaders break ground on Hamilton School set to finish in 2027
Historic infirmary from 1931 to be renovated for newest school.
Buchholz, Oak Hall advance to cross country championships after strong regionals
State championships set for Saturday.
Mother files wrongful death suit after toddler overdose at UF Health
Misplaced decimal point caused overdose, lawsuit says.
Gainesville commission receives IT updates, comprehensive plan timelines
IT contract savings used to build independent department.
UF’s Collier Prize hosts inaugural journalism symposium
Journalism leaders gathered in Gainesville on Thursday.
Vietnam vets honor Gainesville High School classmates in 37th annual gathering
48 Alachua County residents died in Vietnam.
New owners restoring 135-year-old McCreary House into bed and breakfast
Preservation group saved house in 1970s before renovation stalled.
Alachua County keeps district map, OKs wetland impact on 1,067-acre site
Development planned for industrial use in Hawthorne.