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Angry supporters of President Donald Trump have stormed the U.S. Capitol in a chaotic protest aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power.
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The Point, Jan. 4, 2021: Florida Health Officials Expect COVID-19 Case Spike After Holidays
The state's reported positivity rate eclipsed 12% on Sunday.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 31, 2020: Florida’s Top Stories During The Holidays
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. While we were away We hope these past few weeks have been as restful for you as they have been for our newsroom staff. The time away from a daily roundup allowed us time to recharge and …
Read More »The Point, Dec. 11, 2020: Small Town Businesses In Florida Rode A Roller Coaster In 2020. Here Are Some Of Their Stories
Now into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening, many small town businesses in the area are thriving. But many others have struggled.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 10, 2020: Patricia Hilliard-Nunn’s Pursuit Of Racial Justice In Alachua County Highlighted In Virtual Ceremony
She died in August, and friends and colleagues gathered virtually last night to celebrate her life.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 9, 2020: That Mall Visit To See Santa? In 2020, It’s Different 🎅
One parent said with COVID-19 safety precautions, a Santa visit "loses a little bit of the magic for me.”
Read More »The Point, Dec. 8, 2020: ‘I’m Not A Hacker’ Says Pandemic Whistleblower After Florida Police Raided Her Home
Rebekah Jones was fired from her state position in May.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 7, 2020: Florida’s Coronavirus Death Total Is Approaching 20,000
The state's COVID-19 case totals have been on a steady rise since October.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 4, 2020: You Have Another Month To Apply To Make Recommendations About Gainesville Policing
The city didn't get enough applicants from different backgrounds for the Police Advisory Council, commissioners decided yesterday.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 3, 2020: Scientists See Snook’s Northward Migration As A Probable Effect Of Climate Change
The fish can now be found in the waters around Cedar Key.
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