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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 OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center
Mar 11, 2025
Commission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.
Alachua Police Department enters agreement with SF College police academy
Mar 11, 2025
wo training personnel to be stationed full-time at SFC’s institute of public safety.
5th graders frolic, compete at field day
Mar 6, 2025
Annual event celebrates completion of elementary school.
School district preps in case of ICE entry
Mar 5, 2025
Alachua County citizens push for more protection to make students feel safe.
Alachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures
Feb 27, 2025
Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Author’s sister reads book about acceptance to head start children
Feb 27, 2025
Children also practice confidence-building affirmations.
State board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion
Feb 26, 2025
Commission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
Newberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address
Feb 21, 2025
City clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Days left to qualify for Alachua, Newberry elections
Feb 20, 2025
Two Alachua County municipalities are gearing up for April elections, with qualifying periods open for new candidates for a few more days. The city of Alachua’s […]
Homeschooler wins second straight spelling bee
Feb 20, 2025
Three-hour competition stretches 42 rounds.
School board tables Rawlings year-round calendar
Feb 19, 2025
Board members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
Union Academy shows local Black community’s love of education
Feb 15, 2025
School thrived through difficult environment.
“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns
Feb 12, 2025
Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Newberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager
Feb 11, 2025
Marlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
City of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision
Feb 11, 2025
Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Robotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition
Feb 6, 2025
Winning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
School Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings
Feb 5, 2025
Phone call option to end July 1.
Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee presidency passes to Burgess
Feb 4, 2025
Griner steps down for health reasons 20 years after founding committee.
Unofficial data indicates slight homelessness increase over 2024
Jan 31, 2025
CoC finished counting Thursday night, results still must be reviewed.
Local forestry, fire personnel prepare for wildfire season
Jan 29, 2025
Prescribed Fire Awareness Week reminds of controlled burns’ importance.
Newberry City Manager to resign
Jan 28, 2025
Commission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.