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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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Stormwater pipe plant breaks ground in Alachua
Aug 22, 2023
Employee-owned company expects to create 60 jobs in five years.
GRACE Marketplace to reduce services
Aug 21, 2023
Shelter to change hours, capacity and meals availability to maintain operations after budget cuts.
T.E.A.M. Dad available in North Central Florida
Aug 21, 2023
Home visit program aims to help father figures find confidence in their roles.
SBAC workshop highlights zoning concerns
Aug 17, 2023
Board members and citizens ask staff for more detailed information.
School board passes contract with SF College
Aug 16, 2023
Board members split 3-2 over concerns about delayed information.
School district works to rectify emergency funds
Aug 16, 2023
Deadline for second wave of COVID relief funding nears.
SBAC to update LGBTQ+ guide
Aug 16, 2023
Board members emphasized the importance of keeping children safe and supported.
School board acknowledges helmet donation
Aug 15, 2023
The 60 football helmets have an estimated value of almost $30,000
Newberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt
Aug 15, 2023
Commission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
CTAC updates $2.5 million funding plan
Aug 14, 2023
Board members also discussed how Children’s Trust can address gun violence.
Rescue crews free man from collapsed trench
Aug 10, 2023
Crews from multiple agencies worked together in Gilchrist County rescue.
Westwood celebrates revitalization halfway point
Aug 9, 2023
Project scheduled for completion in 2024.
Back to school event provides free braiding
Aug 8, 2023
Trinity’s Day Spa registered 54 girls for its third annual Braid Bash.
Fort Clarke opens new “calm room”
Aug 8, 2023
Mental health leaders hope to catch distress early, aid in learning.
It’s official: Publix coming to Newberry
Aug 7, 2023
New store to be the largest Publix in Alachua County.
Showcase draws pickleballers for a weekend
Aug 5, 2023
Event’s proceeds will support ElderCare of Alachua County.
Newberry to raise utility rates
Aug 3, 2023
New state permit requirements for wastewater facilities drains city funds.
Newberry to benefit from solar project expansion
Aug 2, 2023
City expects statewide project to fill 10% of power needs with low-priced clean energy.
School board grudgingly passes tentative budget
Aug 2, 2023
New state education laws bring citizen input ahead of 2023-24 school year.
RTS announces new bus schedule
Jul 31, 2023
Changes reflect year-round re-evaluations of route efficiency.
DeSantis appoints three to Alachua County ELC
Jul 31, 2023
New members to help direct early learning operations in Alachua County.
FCA Kickoff Classic features Spurrier, Brown
Jul 27, 2023
Event aims to stimulate camaraderie across area teams.