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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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Scott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected
Nov 6, 2024
Kramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
Parent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence
Nov 5, 2024
District puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
School board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent
Nov 4, 2024
Former Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
UF Health unveils new mobile cancer screening unit
Oct 30, 2024
Connector to eventually reach 23 counties.
Late FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary
Oct 29, 2024
Teachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
Meet the Candidates: Congressional District 3
Oct 29, 2024
Tom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.
Newberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission
Oct 29, 2024
Commission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Annual event spotlights local afterschool programs
Oct 24, 2024
Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
Alachua County sets early voting record
Oct 23, 2024
Nearly 5,000 people voted each of first two days.
FEST to kick off with Key to the City presentation
Oct 22, 2024
Three-day music festival still has some individual show tickets available.
School Board of Alachua County tables superintendent nominations
Oct 21, 2024
Split board votes down motion to delay until after Vu takes seat.
Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear
Oct 17, 2024
Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
GPD encourages parents, childcare providers to listen to children
Oct 16, 2024
After the conviction of a sexual predator and a victim’s mother, GPD pushes parents to take threats seriously.
Alachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote
Oct 15, 2024
Board set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
Newberry passes initial reading on first community development district
Oct 15, 2024
Commission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
School board clashes over projected low fund balance
Oct 14, 2024
Expenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
Fall activities fill October weekends
Oct 10, 2024
Options include corn mazes, pumpkin patches and haunted attractions.
Meet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney
Oct 10, 2024
Incumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
Local student takes 1st at MIT Math Prize for Girls
Oct 8, 2024
Three Frazer School students make it to national competition.
UN Day celebration to feature global food discussion
Oct 8, 2024
Event scheduled for Oct. 19 at Oak Hammock.
Newberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments
Oct 3, 2024
City sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
School board delays annual improvement plan again
Oct 2, 2024
Board to hold special meeting to discuss plan further.
Newberry workshops comprehensive plan updates
Oct 2, 2024
Planners still taking input before finalizing plan.