The return of Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

The return of Hoggetowne Medieval Faire

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County, including the return of Hoggetowne Medieval Faire to Gainesville Raceway.   Stories mentioned:  * Eastman earns second term [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/eastman-earns-second-term] representing Gainesville’s District 4 * UF trustees unanimously pick Dr. Stuart Bell president-elect [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/uf-trustees-stuart-bell-president] * UF Trustees approve 15% fee increase [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/uf-trustees-fee-increase-state-students] for new out-of-state students * Festivals, fishing and food headline area Father’s Day events [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/local-living/2026-area-fathers-day-events] * Newberry’s Dallas Lee wins statewide Excellence in Leadership award [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/newberry-dallas-lee-excellence-leadership-award] * Above-average May rainfall [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/above-average-may-rainfall-improves-drought] improves drought conditions across region * Gen Z sweeps Hawthorne election [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/elections/gen-z-sweeps-hawthorne-election] * Two major projects [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/two-major-projects-advance-alachua-county] advance for western Alachua County * Alachua County School Board reviews $236 million in potential capital projects [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/alachua-county-school-board-reviews-capital-projects]   [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/newberry-dallas-lee-excellence-leadership-award] For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/]. Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].

School board tables Citizens Field, UF presidential forums

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Nick Anschultz discuss top headlines in Alachua County and round up a recent School Board of Alachua County meeting and UF presidential forums. Stories mentioned:  * Alachua County School Board tables vote on Citizens Field [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/alachua-county-school-board-tables-vote-citizens-field] agreements with Gainesville * UF presidential finalist Dr. Bell shares vision [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/uf-presidential-finalist-bell-shares-vision] for university’s future * How much revenue [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/revenue-alachua-county-cities-lose-homestead-exemption-passes] will Alachua County cities lose if homestead exemption passes? * Hawthorne mayor opposes property tax elimination [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/hawthorne-mayor-opposes-property-tax-elimination] in letter to state reps * Local runners celebrate Global Running Day [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/sports/local-runners-celebrate-global-running-day-at-butler-plaza] at Butler Plaza * SF College breaks ground on automotive technology training center [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/sf-college-breaks-ground-automotive-technology-training-center] * New multi-use trail [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/local-living/new-multi-use-trail-opens-in-east-gainesville] opens in East Gainesville * Alachua County Public Schools to offer free summer meals [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/alachua-county-public-schools-2026-free-summer-meals] * New book remembers [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/history/book-alachua-county-residents-died-vietnam-war] Alachua County residents who died in Vietnam War   [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/education/sf-college-breaks-ground-automotive-technology-training-center] For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/]. Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].

Newberry, High Springs rural roundup

Co-hosts Nick Anschultz and Lillian Hamman discuss top headlines and a rural Alachua County round-up featuring city of Newberry, High Springs and a new Paper Bag Deli popping up with gourmet coffee in Waldo.   Stories mentioned:  * High Springs to keep both fire and police [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/high-springs-keep-fire-police], increase fire assessment * Harvest Singularity breaks ground [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/business/harvest-singularity-greenhouses-newberry] on $69 million greenhouses in Newberry  * Gainesville’s Phil Mann earns national Top Ten recognition [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/gainesville-phil-mann-top-ten-public-works] for public works * Alachua County acts on Wahoo [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/alachua-county-wahoo-lakeshore-drive], Lakeshore Drive and Westside Christian School * Alachua County lifts burn ban [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/local/alachua-county-burn-ban-117-days] after 117 days * The Paper Bag Deli to launch coffee drive-thru [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/featured/paper-bag-deli-waldo] at Waldo storefront Bonus content: * Enter for a chance to win a $55 gift certificate [https://mainstreetdailynews.secondstreetapp.com/Street-Smart-20th-episode-contest/] to Dave & Buster's. (https://shorturl.at/EXVzI) * Vote for Mainstreet's StreetSmart: Gainesville podcast as "Best Local Podcast" [https://shorturl.at/JRLry] in Our Town Magazine's Fave 2026 contest. (https://shorturl.at/JRLry) * Nominate a local community member who embodies America's best here for Mainstreet's "Stars, Stripes & Shoutouts" campaign [https://mainstreetdailynews.secondstreetapp.com/Stars-Stripes--Shoutouts/]. (https://shorturl.at/t40op) For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/]. Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].

Gainesville roam towing, GRU contract

Co-hosts Lillian Hamman and Seth Johnson discuss top headlines and feature stories in Alachua County. Johnson parses out big items from the May 21 Gainesville City Commission meeting, including the elimination of roam towing and Gainesville Regional Utilities contract.   Stories mentioned:  * Gainesville commission votes on major garbage billing, towing reforms [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/gainesville-commission-votes-garbage-billing-towing-reforms] * Gainesville police to focus on domestic violence [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/gainesville-police-domestic-violence-homicides-trend-up] as homicides trend up * Behind-the-scenes: Hollywood comes to Micanopy for ‘A Land Remembered’ filming [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/micanopy-a-land-remembered-filming] For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/]. Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart. Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].

Alachua County catches up with rural cities

Co-hosts Seth Johnson and Lillian Hamman review and preview joint meetings that Alachua County has with rural cities and Gainesville.    Stories mentioned:  * Newberry projects $2.2M setback [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/newberry-2-2m-setback-property-taxes-eliminated] if property taxes eliminated * Alachua County’s rural broadband deployment passes 80% mark [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/alachua-countys-rural-broadband-deployment]  For more local news, visit MainstreetDailyNews.com [https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/].    Forest Meadows Funeral Home [https://www.forestmeadowsfh.com/] is the proud title sponsor of StreetSmart.    Music courtesy Gainesville's Now Leaving Space [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pdMvfH546cPAvSOl5Ra3K?si=KWg1AfBiS66nMhNkX_UiYg].