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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward delivers 2023 State of the City Address. “During this annual keynote, Ward reflected on accomplishments in 2022 related to housing programs, the local economy, sustainability efforts, …
Read More »The Point, Feb. 14, 2023: New study reveals “forever chemicals” in freshwater fish
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Why women and racial minorities are underrepresented in the US Foreign Service. “WUFT’s Report for America Corps Member Katie Hyson spoke with two African American women in the service – …
Read More »The Point, Feb. 13, 2023: Steve Spurrier Way unveiled at Celebration Pointe
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: ‘Head Ball Coach’ celebrates the unveiling of Steve Spurrier Way in Celebration Pointe. “Spurrier — alongside family, friends, former players, coaches and other dignitaries — on Friday evening celebrated the …
Read More »The Point, Feb. 9, 2023: East Gainesville fights landfill expansion – again
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: East Gainesville neighbors fight the expansion of a landfill in their backyard – again. “To the west of the landfill is Showers of Blessings church. To the north, an organic …
Read More »The Point, Feb. 8, 2023: UF announces plans for graduate campus in Jacksonville
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: University of Florida proposes new graduate campus in Jacksonville. “It would focus on programs in medicine, business, and engineering, according to UF administrators.” • Mainstreet Daily News: BOCC sets surtax …
Read More »The Point, Feb. 7, 2023: Protestors gather on Sasse’s first day as UF president
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Photos: Protesters greet Ben Sasse’s first day as UF president. “The crowd consisted of students, faculty members and members of the UF community, many of whom disapprove of Ben Sasse’s …
Read More »Photos: Protesters greet Ben Sasse’s first day as UF president
Read: Here’s what new UF President Ben Sasse wanted to say on his first day
New University of Florida President Ben Sasse began his first day on the job Monday by emailing this message to the entire campus. Faculty and Staff,It’s a great privilege to join Gator Nation this morning. The Sasse family is thrilled to start working alongside you on behalf of UF students, …
Read More »The Point, Feb. 6, 2023: Over 100 attend vigil for Alachua County Jail inmate
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Vigil held at Bo Diddley Plaza following man’s death at Alachua County Jail. “One hundred people gathered Thursday night at Bo Diddley Plaza for a moment of silence in the …
Read More »The Point, Feb. 3, 2023: Bomb squad called, all clear on UF campus
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: All clear after bomb squad called to UF’s campus to investigate suspicious package. “University of Florida classes were brought to a screeching halt when students in Turlington Hall were evacuated …
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