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Alachua County commissioners last night voted to raise the legal tobacco-buying age to 21, and it will take effect in 9 months.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 22, 2019: A Celebration Of MLK Around North Central Florida
Parades, marches, and unity characterized the holiday locally.
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. 18, 2019: The Gainesville City Commission’s Two Big Decisions
The Gainesville City Commission selected Deborah Bowie as interim city manager yesterday afternoon. It took an even more momentous vote in the evening.
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. 16, 2019: Ron DeSantis Targets Airbnb
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Today’s top stories • Gov. Ron DeSantis said yesterday that Airbnb faces sanctions due to discriminatory policies that violate state law. (Tampa Bay Times) • Gainesville residents are showing an interest in cleaner uses of energy. An open …
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. 14, 2019: Gainesville Launches Campaign For Clean Energy By 2045
"Ready for 100," a clean energy campaign that wants to see Gainesville using 100 percent clean energy by 2045, will launch tonight. (The Alligator)
Read More »The Point, Jan. 11, 2019: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Plan To Battle Red Tide
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The top stories near you • A Gainesville construction worker was temporarily entombed by a mound of dirt yesterday morning. Gainesville Fire Rescue successfully pulled him out with minor injuries. (The Alligator) • A newly opened first …
Read More »The Point, Jan. 10, 2019: Solution Found For Students Affected By The Government Shutdown
"I went big." Jennifer Reid, a 31-year-old with no political background, has joined Gainesville's mayoral race in an effort to effect change. Voter registration closes Feb. 19 for the city election on March 19. (The Alligator)
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