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Read More »The Point, April 9, 2019: Push For Recreational Marijuana Dies In Florida House In 2019 Without A Hearing
Recreational marijuana was shut down this year in the state House and did not receive a hearing.
Read More »The Point, April 2, 2019: ‘Extremely Critical’ To Williston, Its Hospital Will Remain Open After Working Out Utility Debt
The Williston General Hospital will remain in operation after paying off its utility debt.
Read More »The Point, March 26, 2019: The Toxic Toads Infesting Certain South Florida Neighborhoods
Recent rain and warmer weather have caused toxic toads to infest neighborhoods in Palm Beach Gardens.
Read More »The Point, March 19, 2019: Smoking Medical Marijuana Is No Longer Illegal In Florida
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The top stories near you • The last criminal case stemming from the October 2017 shooting following the Richard Spencer speech in Gainesville has come to an end. A judge handed the driver in the case, Colton …
Read More »The Point, March 12, 2019: President Trump On Board With A ‘Permanent’ Daylight Saving Time
He tweeted, "Making Daylight Saving Time permanent is O.K. with me!"
Read More »The Point, Feb. 26, 2019: How A Sales Tax Is Helping To Improve An East Gainesville Park
Lincoln Park in East Gainesville had fallen into disrepair during the past few years.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 19, 2019: SW Florida Red Tide Levels Dropped, FWC Says
After a long 16 months, red tide counts are back to normal and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission maps have not shown any recent outbreaks, just days of clear water.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 12, 2019: What You Need To Know About Changes To Gainesville’s CRA
Last night marked a turning point in the future control, funding, and mission of Gainesville's Community Redevelopment Agency.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 5, 2019: 2018 Brought The Most Expensive Election Campaign In Florida’s History
In 2018, the U.S. Senate race doubled Florida's previous record for campaign costs. The final total was almost $205 million.
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