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Read More »The Point, July 16, 2019: Behind The Push For More African-American Films In Gainesville Theaters
Petitioners tell Regal Cinemas that "we cannot support them as a community if they are not shown on our screens."
Read More »The Point, July 15, 2019: Untold Florida: The Ongoing Mystery Of Two Local Lake Names
Lake Alice and Bivens Arm appear destined to remain enigmas with regard to their namesakes.
Read More »The Point, July 12, 2019: See Florida’s 2018-19 District And School Grades
The state Department of Education released the 2018-19 school grades yesterday and the news was largely positive for Alachua and Marion counties.
Read More »The Point, July 11, 2019: The Full Cost Of Preparing Florida To Fight Effects Of Climate Change Remains Unknown
The Miami Herald looked at the various state and local estimates of funding proactive measures against rising sea levels.
Read More »The Point, July 10, 2019: New Twist Appears In Saga Of Allowing Early Voting On Florida’s College Campuses
The parking requirement is part of a new state law that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in June.
Read More »The Point, July 9, 2019: How A Newspaper’s Reporting Played A Role In Jeffrey Epstein’s Arrest
The Miami Herald's published reporting in November helped prosecutors find a way to charge Epstein this week.
Read More »The Point, July 8, 2019: Untold Florida: Places Lost To Time
We looked into the cases of those abandoned domes near Dunnellon and a former Jewish utopia near Micanopy.
Read More »The Point, July 5, 2019: The Passing Of Mr. Two Bits, A Florida Gators Icon
The man who was known as Mr. Two Bits, George Edmondson, died this week at age 97.
Read More »The Point, July 3, 2019: See The Net Worth Of Your Florida Legislators In New Financial Disclosure Filings
The latest net worths and financial disclosures for your state legislators are available for viewing on a state website.
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