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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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1000 Voices celebrates 10 years building unity in Florida, beyond
Mar 2, 2024
Annual Duke Ellington concert set for April 28.
HCA North Florida Hospital: ‘BOLO’ for Mainstreet journalist
Feb 29, 2024
Hospital directs employees to call security on reporter.
Seat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election
Feb 27, 2024
Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
Newberry approves first reading of solar regulations update
Feb 27, 2024
City also approves future land use, zoning for industrial business park next to NC Ranch development.
Newberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole
Feb 27, 2024
Surrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.
Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show to start this weekend
Feb 26, 2024
Events to run through March 5.
Newberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting
Feb 24, 2024
Three more meetings to come.
Alachua County School Board finalizes book challenge policy
Feb 21, 2024
Citizens voice concerns about objectionable books.
Rockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan
Feb 21, 2024
Comments signal narrow path to success for advocates.
Gainesville Regional Airport breaks ground for parking garage
Feb 20, 2024
Project completion expected within a year.
Newberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option
Feb 20, 2024
Newberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Superintendent responds to viral book hearing clip
Feb 19, 2024
Video of Terwilliger Elementary School assistant principal posted on Twitter account.
Newberry cancels election for unopposed incumbents
Feb 16, 2024
Last year’s election was canceled for same reason.
Newberry approves stormwater assessment study
Feb 13, 2024
Commission also approves historical association, new solid waste rates.
Santa Fe High School biotech students find their niches
Feb 12, 2024
Magnet application deadline is Tuesday afternoon.
Education Foundation uses $498K grant for ACPS initiatives
Feb 12, 2024
Four initiatives focus on students’ mental health and resiliency.
Homeschool student wins Alachua County spelling bee
Feb 9, 2024
Cooper Campen will go to First Coast Regional Spelling Bee in March.
Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation
Feb 8, 2024
Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
Alachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy
Feb 7, 2024
Staff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
Levy County approves controversial sand mine exception
Feb 7, 2024
No public comment taken at continuation of quasi-judicial hearing.
Split school board approves Andrew contract
Feb 7, 2024
Superintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
School board to vote on superintendent contract
Feb 5, 2024
New three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
Metcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school
Feb 2, 2024
ACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.