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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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Citizens question carbon reduction priority
Jul 27, 2023
GRU’s Integrated Resource Plan meeting presented with four future scenarios.
Newberry OKs second first reading of impact fees
Jul 25, 2023
City to offer incentives to commercial developers that bring economic development.
School board to advertise tentative budget
Jul 24, 2023
Millage rate to effectively rise by 8%, expected to generate $160.3 million.
Waldo citizens review proposed road changes
Jul 21, 2023
Community input centered around speeding, congestion and pedestrian safety.
ACPS still looking for teachers
Jul 20, 2023
District encourages anyone interested in applying to call human resources for assistance.
Núñez highlights Florida’s Alzheimer’s fight
Jul 19, 2023
Ocala press conference speakers reinforced priority of Alzheimer’s care in Florida.
SBAC amends dual enrollment with SF College
Jul 19, 2023
Slim cut leaves residual budget, equity and timeline concerns.
Gun violence prevention summit opens registration
Jul 17, 2023
Two-day event planned to gain community input and bring leaders together.
Dave Ramsey show comes to Gainesville
Jul 17, 2023
Personal finance guru airing live on The Shepherd.
GNV4ALL to open early childhood learning center
Jul 13, 2023
Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center geared toward underserved populations.
St. Michael’s church controversy laid to rest?
Jul 12, 2023
Neighbors have battled St. Michael’s rezoning for years, amenable to new development within original zoning.
Community tackles sports needs at workshop
Jul 11, 2023
After being asked to “dream big,” many discussed existing concerns.
BOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement
Jul 11, 2023
City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
Gameday parking platform to launch
Jul 6, 2023
Web app developers look to streamline parking for UF events.
SF College forms ecochallenge team
Jun 29, 2023
Plastic waste challenge raises awareness, forms habits.
Food bank merger to increase resources
Jun 28, 2023
Feeding Northeast Florida now available in more counties following Bread of the Mighty food bank merger.
Newberry honors former recreation employee
Jun 28, 2023
Oct. 17 to be Blaine Roberson Day in Newberry.
Newberry ratifies firefighter agreement
Jun 27, 2023
Firefighters will have a step plan for pay raises, evenly spread mandatory overtime.
City of Alachua approves solar contract
Jun 26, 2023
30-year contract expected to stabilize city’s energy investments.
DeSantis appoints Mary Chance to CTAC
Jun 23, 2023
Governor selects CEO of Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.
UF Health breaks ground on Eastside urgent care
Jun 21, 2023
New center is part of a cooperative effort with city of Gainesville and Alachua County.
SBAC approves administrative appointees
Jun 21, 2023
School board encourages appointees to work hard, spurred on by test scores.
UF Health Cancer Center receives recognition
Jun 20, 2023
UF joins two other Florida centers to be given prestigious designation.
Sankofa statue unveiled to honor local historian
Jun 19, 2023
Gainesville’s “Journey to Juneteenth” reaches end with colorful dedication ceremony.