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Randy Fine's idea stems from the tens of millions of dollars misspent on construction at the nation's largest university.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 11, 2019: Rate Increases Could Be Ahead For GRU Customers, A Report Suggests
Gainesville Regional Utilities ratepayers might be paying more over the next five years if these suggested rate increases come to pass.
Read More »Florida Gators Break Ground On $65M Baseball Park
The University of Florida broke ground at midday for a $65 million baseball facility. It should be ready for the 2021 season and will be built on what used to be UF/IFAS research property on the southwest area of campus near Dizney Stadium.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 7, 2019: Will Any Cities Opt Out Of Alachua County’s New Tobacco Ordinance?
One of our reporters sought to get a sense of whether any of the county's nine municipalities planned to opt out of the ordinance.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 4, 2019: The Details Of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ First Budget
A reporter from our Fresh Take Florida team was in Tallahassee on Friday as Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his state budget. These are the details and reactions you should know.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 28, 2019: Gainesville High School Students Raise Money For Bay County Schools
They raised more than $3,000 for victims of Hurricane Michael in Panhandle school districts.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 21, 2019: The Return Of The Coastal Connector Debate
You might recall Marion County's fight to block the Coastal Connector in early 2018.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 17, 2019: John Kasich Plans Talk At University of Florida
The former Ohio governor is visiting next week.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 15, 2019: Three Children Found Dead In Suwannee County Freezer
A tragedy unfolded Sunday night in Suwannee County when three children apparently trapped themselves inside an unplugged freezer and couldn't escape. They were ages 1, 4, and 6.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 7, 2019: More Details From Last Week’s I-75 Crash
More details emerged on Friday of the people involved in last week's horrific crash on Interstate 75 between Gainesville and Alachua.
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