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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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Alachua holds lowest residential electric rates in Florida
Jul 24, 2024
City has maintained streak all year.
Newberry approves proposed 6.0 millage rate
Jul 23, 2024
Rate to fund referendum for higher millage for road project.
UF/IFAS introduces pavilion with renewable building material
Jul 23, 2024
Pavilion to be stepping stone to natural resources building.
City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development
Jul 22, 2024
Commission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
School district cuts early release Wednesdays to monthly occurrences
Jul 18, 2024
Teachers’ union asks for larger pay raise.
Newberry works on strategic plan for downtown
Jul 17, 2024
Preliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.
School board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote
Jul 17, 2024
Board to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
School board settles with solar company on Old Terwilliger panels
Jul 16, 2024
$17,100 settlement leaves school district free to tear down buildings.
Alachua eSchool moves office location
Jul 15, 2024
School administrator to double as principal of Duval Early Learning Center.
Letter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student
Jul 12, 2024
Travis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
Fitch gives Gainesville AA rating
Jul 12, 2024
Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
Meet the candidates: School Board of Alachua County
Jul 12, 2024
Candidates talk achievement gap, teacher recruiting and retention.
Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates
Jul 11, 2024
Board also discusses parking lot liability.
Alachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments
Jul 10, 2024
General county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Alachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship
Jul 9, 2024
West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Newberry exits solar project, approves youth council
Jul 9, 2024
Commission also approves preliminary fire assessment rates.
‘A renaissance for agriculture’: Newberry AgFoodTech Park to boost town’s future
Jul 5, 2024
Ag tech research incubator expected to generate 10 jobs per acre.
Over 150 state laws take effect this month
Jul 4, 2024
New laws include teaching history of communism to K-12 students, stand-your-ground defense against bears.
Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers
Jul 2, 2024
School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Tech City grows into future vision
Jun 27, 2024
Alachua development produces more solar power than it uses.
Searby denied bail as ACSO calls for other victims
Jun 26, 2024
Marlowe apologizes for recommending Searby.
Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on jobs training center
Jun 26, 2024
Center tied to general neighborhood improvement initiative.