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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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ACEA declares impasse in teacher salary negotiations
Sep 17, 2024
School district won’t offer retroactive pay raise or go higher than 1.6 percent in salary increase.
Gainesville prepares to celebrate Welcoming Week
Sep 12, 2024
Events to celebrate immigrant cultures run Sept. 13-22.
School board adopts final $612 million budget
Sep 11, 2024
School district millage rates set to 6.2610.
Newberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year
Sep 11, 2024
City Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Application pulled for Archer concrete batch plant
Sep 10, 2024
Arnold plans to resubmit new application for indoor concrete batch plant.
City of Alachua lays out budget priorities
Sep 9, 2024
Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
ACSO adds 12 counts of child porn possession to Joel Searby charges
Sep 9, 2024
Files found on Searby’s laptop include photos and videos of young boys.
Latina Women’s League to host 20th Latino Film Festival
Sep 9, 2024
Events include films, speakers, concerts and art exhibition.
Staffing shortages mark rocky start to school year
Sep 6, 2024
ACPS has 49 instructional job openings.
Empty Bowls event raises food insecurity awareness
Sep 5, 2024
Bread of the Mighty provides six meals with every $1 donated.
School board asks for more strategic plan detail
Sep 4, 2024
Board approves strategy map, delays implementation plan vote.
1000 Voices to offer free culture, arts programming
Sep 3, 2024
Group revives T.B. McPherson Center for activities.
1000 Voices to host open house for Gainesville partnership
Aug 29, 2024
Partnership to provide free programming.
Newberry breaks ground for new city hall
Aug 28, 2024
Newberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Santa Fe High School students take home laptops
Aug 27, 2024
ACPS works toward district-wide “one to one” initiative.
Local dealerships donate $25K to Loften automotive technology
Aug 27, 2024
Money to help purchase more training equipment.
Newberry tables fire assessment
Aug 27, 2024
City says proposed rate is skewed by noncompliant business.
School Board approves turnaround plan for Rawlings
Aug 22, 2024
Board members push for more detailed plan.
State Board of Education changes charter conversion rule
Aug 21, 2024
New requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
Vu, McNealy win school board seats
Aug 20, 2024
District 2 incumbent Diyonne McGraw falls to challenger.
One Mill for Schools launches 2024 campaign
Aug 19, 2024
Property tax, up for renewal, pays for arts and career tech programs.