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Health Officials Move Ahead With Pot Process
After state lawmakers failed to act, health officials on Thursday laid out a framework for adopting regulations required by a voter-approved constitutional amendment that could make Florida one of the nation's largest medical-marijuana markets.
Read More »Life On Death Row: Michael Lambrix Has Thrice Avoided Execution
Michael Lambrix has been on death row for 33 years. He was convicted in 1984 for two first-degree murders. He's dodged execution three times.
Read More »Westminster Presbyterian Could Become Gainesville’s First Sanctuary Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church United could be the first sanctuary church in Gainesville — the congregation has been working with different community groups and organizations to get the support it needs in order to become a sanctuary church.
Read More »Management of Marijuana Operation in Alachua County Changes Hands
A Canadian-backed firm will take over management of Chestnut Hill Tree Farm, one of Florida's seven medical marijuana operators, the companies announced Wednesday.
Read More »Catastrophe Fund Healthy Heading Into Hurricane Season
Though the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is in its strongest financial position ever as the state heads into the annual storm season next month, state officials may bolster the fund with a purchase of $1 billion in private reinsurance.
Read More »County Commission Votes To Move Confederate Statue “Old Joe”
The Alachua County Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to donate the controversial Confederate statue in downtown Gainesville to the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Exceptional Folk: Chelsea Carnes of Wax Wings and Mourning Glories
Gainesville's Chelsea Carnes, director of Gainesville Girls Rock Camp, will be performing with the alt-folk group, Wax Wings, and traditional folk band, Mourning Glories, at the 65th Annual Florida Folk Festival at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28, 2017.
Read More »The Point Podcast: Going Inside Gainesville’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary
On The Point podcast this week: the opening of Gainesville's first medical marijuana dispensary, the selection of Karen Clarke as Alachua County's next superintendent, and the controversial usage of Social Security Numbers to identify public school students in Florida.
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“Photo Ark” Photographer Joel Sartore Talks Tree Frogs, Turtles and Tarantulas
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, the founder of "Photo Ark," an effort to take portraits of every species on Earth, recently visited UF’s Florida Museum of Natural History to photograph insects and celebrate the museum’s 100th anniversary, Sartore sat down with UF environmental journalist-in-residence Cynthia Barnett and conservation photographers Jennifer Adler and Ryan Jones.
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Florida Farmers Get Precise With Planting
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State Says Wildfires Likely To Get Worse
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Gov. Scott Backs Reservoir Plan For Lake Okeechobee
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Philippe Cousteau Jr., On His Family’s Legacy And Steve Irwin’s Death
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Marion County Warns Boaters Of Low Water Levels
Marion County issued a low water advisory to boaters last week. Without substantial rainfall, many waterways' water levels have decreased which can exposure obstacles and increase hazardous risks.
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Florida Is A Tinderbox Right Now, And That Might Not Change For Weeks
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University of Florida Negotiates New Health Insurance Plan With Grad Assistants
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U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho Explains His Vote For American Health Care Act
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Reptile Handler’s Apprentice Charged In Escape Of Ocala Pet Cobra
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City To Consider Extending Bike Share Program
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Sen. Artiles Apologizes For Comments
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Universities Get Money For Faculty, Grad Programs
All 12 Florida universities will benefit from $121 million in two new programs designed to help the schools attract top-level professors and reward high-performing graduate schools. The University of Florida will receive the largest share at more than $27 million.
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Caleb Brantley Gets Battery Complaint Dismissed
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From Tragedy To Triumphs
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New UF Health Hospital Buildings Bring Specialization, Rooms
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Questions Abound In Aftermath Of Former Gator, NFL Star Aaron Hernandez’s Death
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“Photo Ark” Photographer Joel Sartore Talks Tree Frogs, Turtles and Tarantulas
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, the founder of "Photo Ark," an effort to take portraits of every species on Earth, recently visited UF’s Florida Museum of Natural History to photograph insects and celebrate the museum’s 100th anniversary, Sartore sat down with UF environmental journalist-in-residence Cynthia Barnett and conservation photographers Jennifer Adler and Ryan Jones.
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Florida Farmers Get Precise With Planting
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State Says Wildfires Likely To Get Worse
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Gov. Scott Backs Reservoir Plan For Lake Okeechobee
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Philippe Cousteau Jr., On His Family’s Legacy And Steve Irwin’s Death
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Catastrophe Fund Healthy Heading Into Hurricane Season
Though the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is in its strongest financial position ever as the state heads into the annual storm season next month, state officials may bolster the fund with a purchase of $1 billion in private reinsurance.
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Man Accused of Fleeing Gainesville Police In High-Speed Chase Sentenced to 20 Years In Prison
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GPD: Three Of Five Suspects In Custody After Attempted Murder Of Child, Death Of Her Father
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New Quiet Zones To Help With Train Noise Pollution
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Containment Efforts Increase As West Mims Wildfire Grows
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Health Officials Move Ahead With Pot Process
After state lawmakers failed to act, health officials on Thursday laid out a framework for adopting regulations required by a voter-approved constitutional amendment that could make Florida one of the nation's largest medical-marijuana markets.
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Westminster Presbyterian Could Become Gainesville’s First Sanctuary Church
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Management of Marijuana Operation in Alachua County Changes Hands
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County Commission Votes To Move Confederate Statue “Old Joe”
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Thirty-Eight New American Citizens Take Oath In Gainesville
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Trump, DeVos Education Budget: Cuts Could Hurt College Students the Most
The $10.6 billion in cuts outlined in the federal education budget would come from eliminating at least 22 programs and cutting others, while increasing funding for charter and private schools.
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Find Out Florida: Why Do Schools Still Collect Students’ Social Security Numbers?
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Waldo Library To Move To Upgraded Building Next Year
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Florida Legislature Seeks To Change Future Of Community Colleges
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Buchholz High Again Sending Students To USA Mathematical Olympiad
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After Weeks Of Quarantine, Alachua County Animal Services Reopens With Free Adoptions
Alachua County Animal Services is offering free dog adoptions this week. The shelter reopened Tuesday after nearly three weeks of quarantine due to an airborne upper respiratory infection.
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“Photo Ark” Photographer Joel Sartore Talks Tree Frogs, Turtles and Tarantulas
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Gainesville Miniature Horses Comfort Patients
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Officials: No Bear Hunt Until At Least 2019
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Pet Pig Home Safe After Arresting Escape
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Florida Woman Gives Chronic Fatigue Patients Hope
There are millions of people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), but barely any research, funding or publicity to battle the debilitating disease. Mia Anderson is trying to change that.
Read More »Health Officials Move Ahead With Pot Process
After state lawmakers failed to act, health officials on Thursday laid out a framework for adopting regulations required by a voter-approved constitutional amendment that could make Florida one of the nation's largest medical-marijuana markets.
Read More »Life On Death Row: Michael Lambrix Has Thrice Avoided Execution
Michael Lambrix has been on death row for 33 years. He was convicted in 1984 for two first-degree murders. He's dodged execution three times.
Read More »Westminster Presbyterian Could Become Gainesville’s First Sanctuary Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church United could be the first sanctuary church in Gainesville — the congregation has been working with different community groups and organizations to get the support it needs in order to become a sanctuary church.
Read More »Management of Marijuana Operation in Alachua County Changes Hands
A Canadian-backed firm will take over management of Chestnut Hill Tree Farm, one of Florida's seven medical marijuana operators, the companies announced Wednesday.
Read More »Catastrophe Fund Healthy Heading Into Hurricane Season
Though the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund is in its strongest financial position ever as the state heads into the annual storm season next month, state officials may bolster the fund with a purchase of $1 billion in private reinsurance.
Read More »County Commission Votes To Move Confederate Statue “Old Joe”
The Alachua County Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to donate the controversial Confederate statue in downtown Gainesville to the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Read More »Alachua County To Consider Storm Water Runoff Tax
Alachua County is considering implementing an annual storm water assessment fee for unincorporated areas of the county. If imposed, the assessment will appear on homeowner's property tax bills in November.
Read More »Marion County Warns Boaters Of Low Water Levels
Marion County issued a low water advisory to boaters last week. Without substantial rainfall, many waterways' water levels have decreased which can exposure obstacles and increase hazardous risks.
Read More »Exceptional Folk: Chelsea Carnes of Wax Wings and Mourning Glories
Gainesville's Chelsea Carnes, director of Gainesville Girls Rock Camp, will be performing with the alt-folk group, Wax Wings, and traditional folk band, Mourning Glories, at the 65th Annual Florida Folk Festival at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28, 2017.
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The $10.6 billion in cuts outlined in the federal education budget would come from eliminating at least 22 programs and cutting others, while increasing funding for charter and private schools.
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Florida schools still use a student's Social Security Number to identify them, despite the risks associated with identity theft.
Read More »Universities Get Money For Faculty, Grad Programs
All 12 Florida universities will benefit from $121 million in two new programs designed to help the schools attract top-level professors and reward high-performing graduate schools. The University of Florida will receive the largest share at more than $27 million.
Read More »First Medical Cannabis Dispensary To Open In Gainesville
The Florida Department of Health has approved Knox Medical to open this Friday, May 19th.
Read More »Caleb Brantley Gets Battery Complaint Dismissed
The Florida State Attorney’s Office dismissed a battery complaint against Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Caleb Brantley, citing “insufficient evidence to sustain a conviction” as the reason for the dismissal.
Read More »“Liquor Wall” Bill Has Liquor Store Owners Fearing For Their Businesses
Liquor stores all across Florida are begging Governor Rick Scott to veto the bill that would change the law dating back to 1934 and allow retailers to bring the liquor inside with the beer and wine.
Read More »After Weeks Of Quarantine, Alachua County Animal Services Reopens With Free Adoptions
Alachua County Animal Services is offering free dog adoptions this week. The shelter reopened Tuesday after nearly three weeks of quarantine due to an airborne upper respiratory infection.
Read More »‘Christmas In May’ For Many College Students
Despite political turmoil in Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee, federal and state lawmakers have agreed to dramatically increase financial aid to the neediest college and university students.
Read More »After Her Conviction, Will City Commissioners Rename The Corrine Brown Transit Facility?
Gainesville city commissioners could consider renaming the Corrine Brown Transit Facility, RTS' headquarters, after a jury last week found the former congresswoman guilty on multiple federal charges.
Read More »Florida Is A Tinderbox Right Now, And That Might Not Change For Weeks
Burn bans are now in place in most of the state of Florida. Alachua and surrounding counties are under watch as the dry conditions continue.
Read More »Elizabeth A. Baker Makes Big Impression With Small Piano
WUFT Classic Magnum Opus host, Richard Drake, spoke with New Renaissance Artist Elizabeth A. Baker, Eric Segal - Director of Education and Curator of Academic Programs at the Harn Museum of Art, and Jason Steuber - Cofrin Curator of Asian Art at the Harn Museum of Art, to discuss the Harn Museum of Art exhibition, "Show Me the Mini" (now through November 25, 2018).
Read More »GRACE Marketplace Opens Community Service Center For Its Residents
After 6 months of renovations, the center will offer veteran services, behavioral health care and assistance when applying for jobs.
Read More »Find Out Florida: When Did Correctional Officers Last Receive A Raise?
The state budget the legislature passed this week could accomplish something Florida hasn't seen in more than 10 years — a pay raise specifically for correctional officers.
Read More »The Point Podcast: A Raise for Florida’s Correctional Officers?
Check iTunes or Google Play this week for our new podcast episode of The Point, telling stories about Airbnb and taxes, a love of Gainesville, and prison guards.
Read More »Ex-Congresswoman Corrine Brown Found Guilty Of Taking Money From Sham Charity
Former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown was found guilty of taking money from a charity that was purported to be giving scholarships to poor students.
Read More »Things Get Real In Tom Miller’s Unreal World of UMMU
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Read More »University of Florida Negotiates New Health Insurance Plan With Grad Assistants
The union for graduate assistants at the University of Florida is just a little bit closer to securing a new health insurance plan for the next three years.
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After lawmakers ignored their calls to vote down HB 7069, which covers everything from charter schools and teacher bonuses to school uniforms and sunscreen, opponents of the measure have turned to Gov. Rick Scott as their last hope to stop the proposal from becoming law.
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After more than a decade of economic recession, Puerto Rico is broke .The governor of the island, Ricardo Rosselló, announced on May 3, that he filed for a bankruptcy-type protection, as established by Title III of The Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, known as PROMESA. With this measure, Puerto Rico aims to restructure its public debt that surpasses $73 billion.
Read More »Budget, School Changes Pass As Lawmakers Head Home
The Florida Legislature approved the state budget and ended the annual session Monday, after narrowly avoiding a meltdown over a controversial measure that makes sweeping changes to the state's education system.
Read More »Man Accused of Fleeing Gainesville Police In High-Speed Chase Sentenced to 20 Years In Prison
Police said he tried on July 16, 2016, to rob the Campus USA credit union at UF Health Shands.
Read More »Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Strengthen Stand Your Ground Law
The bill will head to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk where it’s expected to be signed into law. If signed, the law will take immediate effect.
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