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Holy Week in Florida will look different this year as congregations grapple with how to join statewide efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Read More »COVID-19 By The Numbers: Cases Climb During Holy Week
The daily breakdown of coronavirus cases, death and hospitalizations in Florida.
Read More »The Point, March 31, 2020: Tampa Pastor Arrested For Holding In-Person Sunday Service
Rev. Rodney Howard-Browne held two services at his megachurch in breach of emergency coronavirus orders.
Read More »The Point, March 24, 2020: ‘Stay At Home’: Alachua County Issues Mandate To Limit Coronavirus Spread
It emulates emergency measures taken in New York in response to COVID-19.
Read More »The Point, March 17, 2020: Gainesville Leaders Issue Citywide Curfew, Declare Local Emergency
The decision came during an emergency meeting on Monday.
Read More »A Guide To Gainesville’s 2020 City Election
Everything you need to know for the 2020 Gainesville City elections next Tuesday.
Read More »The Point, March 10, 2020: Gov. DeSantis Declares State of Emergency To Help Control Coronavirus In Florida
Florida is in a state of emergency as of Monday, in light of the COVID-19 nationwide outbreak spreading.
Read More »What You Need To Know About Coronavirus In Florida
Misinformation can spark fear and hysteria. We're here to help. We'll update this page with emerging information from reliable sources to answer all of your questions about coronavirus.
Read More »Breaking Ground
The first woman to head up Florida agriculture shakes up Tallahassee’s ‘Old Boy Network.’
Read More »The Point, Feb. 25, 2020: Florida Democrats Worry About Possible Sanders Nomination After Castro Comments
Comments made by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders praising Fidel Castro in a "60 Minutes" segment drew harsh backlash from Cuban-Americans in Florida.
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