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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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School board to workshop bus routes
Sep 19, 2023
District plans to eliminate courtesy stops and revamp magnet hub stops.
Superintendent aims for impact in second year
Sep 19, 2023
Shane Andrew optimistic about school district’s future.
Development proposed for West Newberry Road
Sep 18, 2023
Mixed-use development to bring retail, apartment housing to NW Gainesville.
Update: Buchholz, Kanapaha cleared after bomb threats
Sep 18, 2023
ACPS receives first bomb threat since spring 2022.
UF College of Education dedicates plaza to alumna
Sep 15, 2023
Dorfeld showed her commitment to College of Education through donations.
Children’s Trust approves first budget reading
Sep 13, 2023
Board also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
ACPS updates school rezoning timeline
Sep 12, 2023
Hurricane Idalia results in two rescheduled community input sessions.
Newberry welcome sign nears completion
Sep 12, 2023
Project still needs some masonry, lighting and landscaping work.
School Board passes budget for 2024
Sep 11, 2023
Reapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
One Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects
Sep 11, 2023
Initiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.
Steve Spurrier speaks at Empty Bowls
Sep 7, 2023
Bread of the Mighty fundraiser draws over 170 people.
Newberry passes tentative budget
Sep 7, 2023
Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
School board examines LGBTQ+ guide draft
Sep 6, 2023
Guide will undergo continuous revisions as an operational document.
School board hashes out budget priorities
Sep 6, 2023
Special budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
Levy County offers Idalia clean-up help
Sep 5, 2023
Debris clean-up, disaster recovery and feeding sites available for impacted residents
North Central Florida recovers from Idalia
Aug 31, 2023
Western coastal communities assess damage and clean up debris.
Newberry approves road agreement with FDOT
Aug 29, 2023
The commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
Lake City charges teen for 12-year-old’s murder
Aug 29, 2023
Officials expect more arrests in ongoing investigation.
Alachua County opens 3 shelters, braces for Idalia
Aug 29, 2023
Officials: Expect hurricane force winds as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday
Columbia High School tightens security
Aug 28, 2023
CHS installs metal detectors after deputies apprehend armed teens at Friday’s football game.
Area schools close for Idalia
Aug 28, 2023
Definite dates to reopen will come after the storm passes.
Williston pushes for faster internet
Aug 24, 2023
City has been working for over a year to improve internet speeds.
CordaRoy’s celebrates 25 years
Aug 23, 2023
Gainesville-based convertible bean bag company has grown from a garage to a nationwide business.