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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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Alachua County school board discusses preliminary budget
Jun 11, 2024
Board members ask for more help for students experiencing homelessness.
Newberry approves charter school board members
Jun 11, 2024
City also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
2nd Juneteenth film festival features Gloria Merriex documentary
Jun 10, 2024
Duval Elementary teacher used rhythm and music in innovative teaching methods.
Citizens suggest names for ACPS district office
Jun 7, 2024
Last public input meeting to be held June 27.
GPD to host gun buyback Saturday
Jun 5, 2024
Donors can trade guns for gift cards, no questions asked.
ACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office
Jun 5, 2024
Names to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
Alachua school board approves 10 principal appointments
Jun 5, 2024
Citizens, board members express concern over position shuffling.
Ginnie Springs to limit visitors, retain security expert
Jun 4, 2024
Park to limit capacity, increase collaboration with law enforcement.
Gainesville tech company builds international recognition
Jun 4, 2024
Slice Engineering works with U.S. military, NASA, research universities.
Expert: Family pets need a disaster plan too
Jun 2, 2024
Humane Society of North Central Florida to host training sessions
Boy Scouts honor 5 Alachua County educators
May 30, 2024
Award being introduced to North Florida through Gainesville Cub Scout pack.
Newberry to weigh charter governing board nominees
May 29, 2024
Budget and ordinance to establish board on track for June 10 vote
Terrace Health opens six-chair dialysis suite
May 29, 2024
Dialysis suite is first step in larger expansion of services.
Newberry moves forward on NC Ranch, Highland Park
May 29, 2024
NC Ranch to become one of county’s largest subdivisions.
Magnolia B. Jackson, oldest Gainesville resident, dies at 106
May 28, 2024
Jackson was celebrated local educator.
State ends contract with AMIKids, other day programs
May 28, 2024
AMIKids seeks alternate funding, ways to serve community.
Alachua County Public Schools to provide free summer meals
May 28, 2024
Dates and times of operation vary.
Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day
May 27, 2024
Over 100 community members attend event.
New GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future
May 23, 2024
New chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
Gainesville approves GRU Authority ballot initiative
May 23, 2024
Gainesville residents to vote in November.
Pro Ball, Naturals baseball fight eviction
May 22, 2024
The last two Newberry City Commission meetings have been packed with young baseball players, imploring the commission to end a lawsuit to push the Naturals baseball […]
School board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims
May 22, 2024
Conversion opponents ask board to take a stand.
School board passes Reichert House charter application
May 21, 2024
Board directs organization to keep working on application, budget.