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The U.S. Department of Education is sending almost $150,000 to Alachua County.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 23, 2021: A Judge Ruled Against Gainesville’s City Employee Vaccine Mandate
The city did not present evidence to justify the mandate, Judge Monica Brasington wrote.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 22, 2021: Florida’s Governor Introduces New State Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph Ladapo
Vaccination should be a choice, Lapedo said at a press conference announcing his appointment.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 21, 2021: Florida Is Beginning The Process Of Redrawing Its Electoral Districts
Florida state senators on Monday set the rules for the process.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 20, 2021: Alachua County Firefighters Are Dealing With Pandemic-Induced Burnout
The department has long been understaffed.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 17, 2021: Sold-Out Gator Football Games Bring Return Of Tourism Surge
Florida-Alabama this weekend is expected to bring over 90,000 fans to the Swamp.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 16, 2021: Florida Governor’s Ban On School Mask Mandates Remains In Effect After Judge’s Ruling
School districts cannot mandate the masks for now, the judge ruled.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 15, 2021: Alachua County Mask Mandate Extended For Another Week
The health department said Gator football games don't appear to be super-spreader events.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 14, 2021: Political, Legal Battles Heat Up Around Gainesville’s Employee Vaccine Mandate
Meanwhile, City Manager Lee Feldman resigned on Monday.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 13, 2021: The Story Of One Family Caught Up In The Alachua County School Mask Fight
The Barcias are one of many families in the Alachua County Public Schools district who fought for the employee and student mask mandate.
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