-
Glory Reitz is a Mainstreet Daily News reporter based in Gainesville. She earned a degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism and has served as editor-in-chief for two college newspapers. Glory is a sucker for any good story but is especially distractible by anything pertaining to Africa or classic British literature. A big fan of long, long walks, Glory has yet to actually get lost in the woods—but that doesn’t mean she’ll stop trying.
View all posts
Magnolia B. Jackson, oldest Gainesville resident, dies at 106
May 28, 2024
Jackson was celebrated local educator.
State ends contract with AMIKids, other day programs
May 28, 2024
AMIKids seeks alternate funding, ways to serve community.
Alachua County Public Schools to provide free summer meals
May 28, 2024
Dates and times of operation vary.
Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day
May 27, 2024
Over 100 community members attend event.
New GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future
May 23, 2024
New chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
Gainesville approves GRU Authority ballot initiative
May 23, 2024
Gainesville residents to vote in November.
Pro Ball, Naturals baseball fight eviction
May 22, 2024
The last two Newberry City Commission meetings have been packed with young baseball players, imploring the commission to end a lawsuit to push the Naturals baseball […]
School board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims
May 22, 2024
Conversion opponents ask board to take a stand.
School board passes Reichert House charter application
May 21, 2024
Board directs organization to keep working on application, budget.
Alachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration
May 20, 2024
Citizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
Newberry celebrates 79th annual Watermelon Festival
May 19, 2024
Officials say Newberry’s event is longest-running watermelon festival in America.
‘Here I am, send me’: First Black graduate recounts integrating Gainesville High School
May 17, 2024
LaVon Wright desegregated GHS despite FBI warnings of danger.
2018 book examines desegregation in Alachua County
May 17, 2024
Gainesville native captures contention of the time.
Gainesville Christian Preparatory School to offer individualized learning
May 15, 2024
School can accept about 100 K-12 students.
Newberry staff to assist with charter conversion application
May 13, 2024
EFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
Children’s Table co-founder celebrates 95th birthday
May 10, 2024
Bill Brown also nominated for CNN Heroes Award.
HCA breaks ground on new hospital
May 9, 2024
Healthcare corporation also celebrates grand opening of emergency room.
ACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed
May 7, 2024
Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence
May 7, 2024
Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
State rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful
May 6, 2024
School district says it is awaiting state notification.
Historic Perkins home moved to Dudley Farm
May 4, 2024
House will now be restored to historical interpretation.
Archer citizen angst grows over concrete batch plant
May 2, 2024
Notice failure in March left application stagnant.
Hosseini: UF going slow on selective admission for P.K. Yonge
May 1, 2024
President Sasse says there is a fourth option to reach compromise.
Cheer family blossoms with RADDSports
Apr 26, 2024
Program practices at Alachua County Sports & Events Center.