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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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Newberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby
Jun 25, 2024
Citizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
City of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget
Jun 24, 2024
City’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
Alachua Police Department re-hires former chief as captain
Jun 24, 2024
Chad Scott running for Alachua County Sheriff
Children’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget
Jun 20, 2024
$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
Gainesville celebrates Juneteenth at Bo Diddley Plaza
Jun 19, 2024
Jubilee draws over 100 attendees downtown.
Ethics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe
Jun 18, 2024
No word on Coleman ethics complaint.
UF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process
Jun 13, 2024
Plan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
Officials break ground on Highland Park development in Newberry
Jun 12, 2024
Development to bring 150,000 square feet of commercial development.
Alachua County school board discusses preliminary budget
Jun 11, 2024
Board members ask for more help for students experiencing homelessness.
Newberry approves charter school board members
Jun 11, 2024
City also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
2nd Juneteenth film festival features Gloria Merriex documentary
Jun 10, 2024
Duval Elementary teacher used rhythm and music in innovative teaching methods.
Citizens suggest names for ACPS district office
Jun 7, 2024
Last public input meeting to be held June 27.
GPD to host gun buyback Saturday
Jun 5, 2024
Donors can trade guns for gift cards, no questions asked.
ACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office
Jun 5, 2024
Names to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
Alachua school board approves 10 principal appointments
Jun 5, 2024
Citizens, board members express concern over position shuffling.
Ginnie Springs to limit visitors, retain security expert
Jun 4, 2024
Park to limit capacity, increase collaboration with law enforcement.
Gainesville tech company builds international recognition
Jun 4, 2024
Slice Engineering works with U.S. military, NASA, research universities.
Expert: Family pets need a disaster plan too
Jun 2, 2024
Humane Society of North Central Florida to host training sessions
Boy Scouts honor 5 Alachua County educators
May 30, 2024
Award being introduced to North Florida through Gainesville Cub Scout pack.
Newberry to weigh charter governing board nominees
May 29, 2024
Budget and ordinance to establish board on track for June 10 vote
Terrace Health opens six-chair dialysis suite
May 29, 2024
Dialysis suite is first step in larger expansion of services.
Newberry moves forward on NC Ranch, Highland Park
May 29, 2024
NC Ranch to become one of county’s largest subdivisions.