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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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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.
Sasse defends spending as state preps probe
Aug 16, 2024
Former president attributes increase to new initiatives.
Glover to return as UF leadership overhaul continues
Aug 14, 2024
Joseph Glover, who stepped down as University of Florida provost last year, is now coming back to the position in an interim capacity amid an ongoing […]
Children’s Trust approves gun violence funding rollover
Aug 13, 2024
Board also approves $600,000 for youth health organizations.
Newberry receives $350,000 grant for historic power plant
Aug 12, 2024
City to issue RFP for small business partner.
Gainesville High’s class of ‘59 meets for 65th reunion
Aug 10, 2024
Classmates plan to end long run of reunions.
Alachua County schools workshop strategic plan
Aug 7, 2024
Initial implementation plans to be ready by Aug. 16.
School board finalizes student conduct code
Aug 7, 2024
radKIDS to expand to more elementary schools in national study.
The Frazer School welcomes hundreds of students on first day
Aug 6, 2024
School for competitive academics launches with 20 teachers.
Alachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters
Aug 4, 2024
Schools, government buildings close Monday.
School board approves tentative budget, millage rates
Aug 1, 2024
Proposed budget set at $597 million.
Fuchs sets priorities for interim UF presidency
Aug 1, 2024
Provost plans to reevaluate former president Sasse’s initiatives.
Academy at Santa Fe College earns first A grade
Jul 29, 2024
School earns top scores in district exams.
Local author picks ‘100 Things to Do in Gainesville Before You Die’
Jul 25, 2024
Lauren Gonzalez, will sign her new tourism book at several events this month.
Alachua holds lowest residential electric rates in Florida
Jul 24, 2024
City has maintained streak all year.
Newberry approves proposed 6.0 millage rate
Jul 23, 2024
Rate to fund referendum for higher millage for road project.
UF/IFAS introduces pavilion with renewable building material
Jul 23, 2024
Pavilion to be stepping stone to natural resources building.