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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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School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit
Dec 18, 2024
Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on 3 new affordable housing units
Dec 18, 2024
Three units on one lot possible because of city’s new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.
Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County
Dec 17, 2024
District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
Released reentry program expands services
Dec 13, 2024
Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update
Dec 11, 2024
Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
Dixie County Public Schools introduces 23 electric buses
Dec 10, 2024
New fleet brings air conditioning to DCPS transportation.
Newberry considers wastewater funding options
Dec 10, 2024
City hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
Gainesville kicks off holiday season with 2nd annual parade
Dec 7, 2024
Over 100 organizations participated.
Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment
Dec 5, 2024
Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
School board approves amended job descriptions, titles
Dec 2, 2024
Board also delays votes on employee cases.
With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis
Nov 27, 2024
Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Newberry Community School submits charter application to state
Nov 27, 2024
Decision expected Feb. 26.
Newberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement
Nov 26, 2024
City makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores
Nov 22, 2024
State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
The Frazer School to expand in new building
Nov 20, 2024
Capacity will double as international interest grows.
Rockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County
Nov 19, 2024
Vu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion
Nov 18, 2024
Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Gainesville Orchestra brings violin to elementary schools
Nov 15, 2024
Lake Forest program expands to Idylwild.
School Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract
Nov 13, 2024
Board also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
Newberry commission approves 2 CDDs
Nov 13, 2024
Commissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent
Nov 7, 2024
Board also touches on operational audit findings.