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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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Robotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition
Feb 6, 2025
Winning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
School Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings
Feb 5, 2025
Phone call option to end July 1.
Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee presidency passes to Burgess
Feb 4, 2025
Griner steps down for health reasons 20 years after founding committee.
Unofficial data indicates slight homelessness increase over 2024
Jan 31, 2025
CoC finished counting Thursday night, results still must be reviewed.
Local forestry, fire personnel prepare for wildfire season
Jan 29, 2025
Prescribed Fire Awareness Week reminds of controlled burns’ importance.
Newberry City Manager to resign
Jan 28, 2025
Commission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Local COC gathers homeless data under shadow of federal memo
Jan 28, 2025
U.S. Office of Management and Budget has frozen all federal aid.
“Calming the Man” to show for 1 weekend at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Jan 23, 2025
Anthony Lamarr White wrote the play after Gainesville inspiration.
School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise
Jan 22, 2025
Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
Alachua County teachers vote down salary agreement
Jan 17, 2025
ACEA demands early release Wednesdays return.
Frazer School to add all elementary grades, expand again
Jan 16, 2025
School to host three open houses this weekend.
Waldo Road resurfacing set for June completion
Jan 15, 2025
Citizens rejected one-laning, other features.
Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract
Jan 15, 2025
School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Purradise Springs: the cat’s meow of kitty glamping
Jan 14, 2025
Cat sanctuary Airbnb is catnip for cat lovers.
City of Alachua adds hookah bars, food trucks, smoke shops to regulations
Jan 13, 2025
City also to allow free-standing dumpsters in US Hwy 441/ Interstate 75 Gateway Overlay District.
Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate
Jan 10, 2025
Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Attorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.
UF Health breaks ground for new orthopaedic surgery center
Jan 8, 2025
Completion targeted for early 2026.
“The Other Book” series to explore Black history in Alachua County
Jan 7, 2025
Series to include four lectures at four different venues.
School board, city of Alachua file motions to dismiss negligence lawsuit
Jan 7, 2025
Lawsuit based on sexual harassment accusations against baseball coach.
Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Jan 2, 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
Top famous names from Alachua County
Jan 1, 2025
From an ace pilot to musicians and authors, many call this county home.
New year brings 10 new state laws in effect
Jan 1, 2025
Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.