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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 to send letter to School Board of Alachua County
Nov 28, 2023
Commission also received presentation on 750-acre solar farm in early stages.
Alachua passes first reading of land development regulation amendments
Nov 28, 2023
Staff to clarify language about tree mitigation regulations.
Newberry mayor says EPA results are not cause for concern
Nov 27, 2023
City tests water daily, EPA waited four months to flag results.
Food waste prevention app expands to Gainesville
Nov 22, 2023
GO See The City links customers with discounted food, nonprofits with leftovers.
Alachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate
Nov 21, 2023
Lincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.
Former campers reminisce on 75th anniversary of Camp Crystal Lake
Nov 20, 2023
Grounds and programs have been updated, but camp’s character remains consistent.
Newberry Buy a Tree, Change a Life opens for holidays
Nov 15, 2023
All donations and profits from the sale of 600 trees go to helping children locally and globally.
Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning
Nov 15, 2023
Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
Newberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue
Nov 14, 2023
City also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Alachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements
Nov 9, 2023
Half of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
Micanopy students take home 100 laptops
Nov 8, 2023
AT&T and Human IT to donate another 100 to Hawthorne students next week.
School board approves turnaround plans for Lake Forest, Idylwild
Nov 8, 2023
Abbitt, Certain push for proactive measures such as year-round school.
Alachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair
Nov 7, 2023
McNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
Newberry Planning and Zoning Board shapes comprehensive plan
Nov 7, 2023
Plan is projected to be finalized in May.
Community Foundation celebrates 25 years
Nov 3, 2023
Event commemorates lives, organizations changed through philanthropy.
Sasse: UF to embrace technology, transparency, innovation
Nov 2, 2023
New president plans to make UF a frontrunner for developing technology while embracing traditions of higher education.
Alachua County Public Schools works on language accessibility
Nov 2, 2023
Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative says the district has much more work to do.
AMIKids uses positive reinforcement with troubled teens
Nov 1, 2023
Group organizers call for consistent community participation.
Alachua County Public Schools updates elementary rezoning map
Nov 1, 2023
Public hearing on proposed maps slated for Nov. 14.
Children’s Trust, Deeper Purpose host Lights on Afterschool
Oct 27, 2023
Event intended to highlight afterschool programs, potential activities.
Newberry begins to convert 1,300 acres from ag to planned development
Oct 26, 2023
Development could generate over 12,000 new residents.
Alachua breaks ground on new wellfield
Oct 26, 2023
Project to double city’s current water supply capacity.
Trick or Treat roundup for area events
Oct 25, 2023
There are many options for where to go for trick-or-treating.