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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.
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Newberry to reevaluate solar regulations
Oct 24, 2023
Solar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Gas South opens new Gainesville location at Celebration Pointe
Oct 19, 2023
Company is currently hiring 18 customer care representatives.
School board pushes final rezoning vote to January
Oct 18, 2023
McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
Alachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future
Oct 18, 2023
Board votes against conducting superintendent search.
School board examines trend data, superintendent priorities
Oct 17, 2023
District to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
School board members raise diversity questions over rezoning
Oct 16, 2023
District staff and contractors present on process and predicted impact.
Gainesville Jewish community worries for friends, family in Israel
Oct 12, 2023
Local leaders say almost all Jews have Israeli or Palestinian family in harm’s way.
Alachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning
Oct 11, 2023
Workshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Zion Lutheran Church plans for a new sanctuary
Oct 10, 2023
New design puts emphasis on acoustics and longevity.
Stampede injures 20 at UF candlelight vigil for Israel
Oct 9, 2023
United for Israel Candlelight Vigil event disrupted.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County plans funding implementation
Oct 9, 2023
Trust also signed a contract for a new building to act as headquarters.
Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Gainesville Police Department officers sit down to coffee with citizens
Oct 4, 2023
Coffee with a Cop intended to improve police relations with the community.
School Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School
Oct 3, 2023
Board also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
Alachua County Foster Grandparent Program calls for senior volunteers
Oct 3, 2023
Program provides benefits to seniors, support for children.
Gainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments
Oct 2, 2023
Plaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Library district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24
Oct 2, 2023
Millage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
Buchholz High School dedicates weight room to original coach Gunnar Paulson
Sep 27, 2023
Paulson led Bobcats weightlifting team to four state championships and one state runner-up in 1970s.
Newberry looks for safe school transportation options
Sep 26, 2023
Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Newberry approves $43 million budget
Sep 26, 2023
Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
ACPS maintains safety goals
Sep 21, 2023
District security chief promotes early intervention and preparedness.
ACPS to optimize transportation
Sep 20, 2023
Director of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
Community members defend GHS club
Sep 20, 2023
New sub-club of Pre-collegiate Club came with confusion and controversy, but community members insist it should stay.
Newberry Cornfield Maze to open for season
Sep 20, 2023
Haunted attraction runs from Sept. 22 to Oct. 28.