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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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Loften magnet program trains future fire and EMS students
Jan 8, 2024
New Public Safety Telecommunicator offers a track for students who want to operate behind the scenes.
Eastside senior receives Keeper of the Dream scholarship
Jan 5, 2024
EHS student body president to be keynote speaker at 39th Annual Hall of Fame GALA.
Publix breaks ground in Newberry
Jan 4, 2024
Officials say coming store signals economic development.
Local eclectic eatery opens in Newberry
Jan 3, 2024
Owner hopes Capricious will be a gathering place for community.
Eastside High School students learn medical skills
Jan 2, 2024
Partnership with UF Health creates job opportunities straight out of high school.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023
Dec 27, 2023
Highlights from a year of milestones and innovation.
Alachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning
Dec 22, 2023
Final vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct
Dec 19, 2023
Sheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
Threat shuts down Gainesville City Hall, County Administration Building
Dec 19, 2023
Law enforcement sweeping buildings with K-9 units.
Pearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient to be buried in Arlington Cemetery
Dec 19, 2023
Seaman previously unidentified, was buried in Hawaii.
Alachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement
Dec 18, 2023
Teachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch
Dec 13, 2023
Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Suwannee River Water Management renews permit to pump 1M gallons daily
Dec 12, 2023
Governing board issues final order based on administrative law judge recommendation.
New fire station mural remembers firefighter magician
Dec 12, 2023
Mural unveiled at Gainesville Fire Rescue Station No. 4 to honor Harold Batie.
Alachua County Public Schools receives “B” grade
Dec 11, 2023
State assessment has fluctuated over the years
Local immigrant advocates call for immediate action in schools
Dec 7, 2023
After working with the district for a year, advocates say not enough progress has been made.
Citizen outcry pauses Levy County action on sand mine
Dec 6, 2023
Commission tables item until Feb. 6 meeting.
School board delays superintendent contract discussion
Dec 6, 2023
Citizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
Number of challenged ACPS books hits 12
Dec 4, 2023
District staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
Newberry celebrates new Safe Haven Baby Box
Dec 1, 2023
Box stands as safe option for mothers to surrender newborns.
UF students wrestle with local reach of Israel war
Nov 29, 2023
President Sasse draws a line between free speech and violence or vandalism.