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Those under scrutiny include Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 8, 2021: Florida Department of Education pursues more penalties against Alachua County over masks
Seven other districts are also under fire by the state.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 7, 2021: So far, packed college football stadiums have not driven COVID-19 infections, data suggest
Thousands of screaming fans pack closely together, but with little apparent COVID-19 spread.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 6, 2021: Woman takes to TikTok to tell her side of what it’s like in Lowell Correctional Institution
Keiko Kopp's video dispatches have proven popular on the social media platform.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 5, 2021: Florida’s First Lady has been diagnosed with breast cancer
Casey DeSantis is 41 years old.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 4, 2021: Legal experts say Florida’s new social media law is likely unconstitutional
A federal appeals court could rule soon.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 1, 2021: Rising Home Values In Alachua County Means Property Owners Will Pay More This Year Than Last
That's despite a rate increase.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 30, 2021: Here’s Why Some People In Micanopy Are Fighting Against Construction Of A Dollar General
It's proposed to be located on a scenic road.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 29, 2021: Gainesville, Alachua County Law Enforcement Add More Mental Health Co-Responder Teams
The program has been in effect for the past three years.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 28, 2021: Federal Housing Officials Say They’re Working To Improve Resiliency For People In Florida’s Flood Zones
The state ranks second in the number of government-sold homes in flood zones.
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