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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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Local COC gathers homeless data under shadow of federal memo
Jan 28, 2025
U.S. Office of Management and Budget has frozen all federal aid.
“Calming the Man” to show for 1 weekend at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
Jan 23, 2025
Anthony Lamarr White wrote the play after Gainesville inspiration.
School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise
Jan 22, 2025
Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
Alachua County teachers vote down salary agreement
Jan 17, 2025
ACEA demands early release Wednesdays return.
Frazer School to add all elementary grades, expand again
Jan 16, 2025
School to host three open houses this weekend.
Waldo Road resurfacing set for June completion
Jan 15, 2025
Citizens rejected one-laning, other features.
Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract
Jan 15, 2025
School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Purradise Springs: the cat’s meow of kitty glamping
Jan 14, 2025
Cat sanctuary Airbnb is catnip for cat lovers.
City of Alachua adds hookah bars, food trucks, smoke shops to regulations
Jan 13, 2025
City also to allow free-standing dumpsters in US Hwy 441/ Interstate 75 Gateway Overlay District.
Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate
Jan 10, 2025
Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Attorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.
UF Health breaks ground for new orthopaedic surgery center
Jan 8, 2025
Completion targeted for early 2026.
“The Other Book” series to explore Black history in Alachua County
Jan 7, 2025
Series to include four lectures at four different venues.
School board, city of Alachua file motions to dismiss negligence lawsuit
Jan 7, 2025
Lawsuit based on sexual harassment accusations against baseball coach.
Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Jan 2, 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
Top famous names from Alachua County
Jan 1, 2025
From an ace pilot to musicians and authors, many call this county home.
New year brings 10 new state laws in effect
Jan 1, 2025
Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
Alachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025
Dec 31, 2024
County engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
New Levy County Animal Services to change mission
Dec 28, 2024
Plan based on input from UF, stakeholders.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2024
Dec 27, 2024
Mainstreet features highlight unique, local stories through year.
A walk through history: 5 significant events in Alachua County
Dec 25, 2024
In its 200 years, Alachua County has seen fire and flood, sickness and prosperity. It has changed in shape and in enterprise, every shift moving the […]
Alachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement
Dec 19, 2024
Agreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.