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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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Newberry celebrates 79th annual Watermelon Festival
May 19, 2024
Officials say Newberry’s event is longest-running watermelon festival in America.
‘Here I am, send me’: First Black graduate recounts integrating Gainesville High School
May 17, 2024
LaVon Wright desegregated GHS despite FBI warnings of danger.
2018 book examines desegregation in Alachua County
May 17, 2024
Gainesville native captures contention of the time.
Gainesville Christian Preparatory School to offer individualized learning
May 15, 2024
School can accept about 100 K-12 students.
Newberry staff to assist with charter conversion application
May 13, 2024
EFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
Children’s Table co-founder celebrates 95th birthday
May 10, 2024
Bill Brown also nominated for CNN Heroes Award.
HCA breaks ground on new hospital
May 9, 2024
Healthcare corporation also celebrates grand opening of emergency room.
ACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed
May 7, 2024
Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence
May 7, 2024
Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
State rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful
May 6, 2024
School district says it is awaiting state notification.
Historic Perkins home moved to Dudley Farm
May 4, 2024
House will now be restored to historical interpretation.
Archer citizen angst grows over concrete batch plant
May 2, 2024
Notice failure in March left application stagnant.
Hosseini: UF going slow on selective admission for P.K. Yonge
May 1, 2024
President Sasse says there is a fourth option to reach compromise.
Cheer family blossoms with RADDSports
Apr 26, 2024
Program practices at Alachua County Sports & Events Center.
Library district’s long-range plan prioritizes growth, expansion
Apr 24, 2024
Alachua County Library District earns 19th clean audit report in a row.
Newberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress
Apr 23, 2024
Commission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
Buchholz math team wins state competition
Apr 22, 2024
Team brings back 231 trophies over the weekend.
SOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons
Apr 19, 2024
Statement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.
School board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar
Apr 17, 2024
Though still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
Newberry residents vote down charter conversion
Apr 17, 2024
Education First for Newberry refuses to concede elementary school vote.
Community voices rise against P.K. Yonge selective admission idea
Apr 17, 2024
UF leaders want school to reach top 10.
Newberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading
Apr 16, 2024
Commissioners discuss access, speed of development.
New ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics
Apr 13, 2024
Current Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.