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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.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 2, 2020: What Floridians Should Know About A ‘Twindemic’
The state has recently ranked last in flu vaccination rates, CDC data show.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 1, 2020: 2020 Hurricane Season Was Most Active On Record In Atlantic Basin Since 1851
It ended yesterday and featured a total of six major hurricanes.
Read More »The Forgotten City
On August 27, 2020, Category 4 Hurricane Laura slammed into the southwest Louisiana community. The city of Lake Charles was completely devastated and will take years to recover.
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