Glory Reitz

  • Glory Reitz

    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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Education

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.
Featured

Gainesville prepares to celebrate Welcoming Week

Sep 12, 2024
Events to celebrate immigrant cultures run Sept. 13-22.
Education

School board adopts final $612 million budget 

Sep 11, 2024
School district millage rates set to 6.2610.
Government + Politics

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.
Government + Politics

Application pulled for Archer concrete batch plant  

Sep 10, 2024
Arnold plans to resubmit new application for indoor concrete batch plant.
Government + Politics

City of Alachua lays out budget priorities 

Sep 9, 2024
Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
Crime

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.
Local Living

Latina Women’s League to host 20th Latino Film Festival 

Sep 9, 2024
Events include films, speakers, concerts and art exhibition.
News

Staffing shortages mark rocky start to school year

Sep 6, 2024
ACPS has 49 instructional job openings.
Local Living

Empty Bowls event raises food insecurity awareness 

Sep 5, 2024
Bread of the Mighty provides six meals with every $1 donated.
Education

School board asks for more strategic plan detail 

Sep 4, 2024
Board approves strategy map, delays implementation plan vote.
Local Living

1000 Voices to offer free culture, arts programming

Sep 3, 2024
Group revives T.B. McPherson Center for activities.
Local Living

1000 Voices to host open house for Gainesville partnership

Aug 29, 2024
Partnership to provide free programming.
Government + Politics

Newberry breaks ground for new city hall

Aug 28, 2024
Newberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Education

Santa Fe trustee earns national recognition

Aug 28, 2024
Lee is one of five national finalists.
Education

Santa Fe High School students take home laptops 

Aug 27, 2024
ACPS works toward district-wide “one to one” initiative.
Education

Local dealerships donate $25K to Loften automotive technology 

Aug 27, 2024
Money to help purchase more training equipment.
Government + Politics

Newberry tables fire assessment

Aug 27, 2024
City says proposed rate is skewed by noncompliant business.
Education

Vu’s win signals new SBAC direction 

Aug 26, 2024
Support for superintendent search appears set.
Education

School Board approves turnaround plan for Rawlings 

Aug 22, 2024
Board members push for more detailed plan.
Education

State Board of Education changes charter conversion rule

Aug 21, 2024
New requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
Elections

Vu, McNealy win school board seats

Aug 20, 2024
District 2 incumbent Diyonne McGraw falls to challenger.
Government + Politics

Alachua mayor wins lifetime achievement award

Aug 20, 2024
Coerper is in his fourth term as mayor.
Education

One Mill for Schools launches 2024 campaign

Aug 19, 2024
Property tax, up for renewal, pays for arts and career tech programs.