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Read More »The Point, Sept. 9, 2021: Florida School Districts Can Require Masks While Appeals Process Proceeds
A judge again blocked DeSantis' order on Wednesday.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 8, 2021: County-Level COVID-19 Death Data Remains A Mystery In Florida
The state won't share detailed local death reports, as it once did.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 7, 2021: Lake City Fire Chief Dies After Weeks Spent Battling COVID-19
Randy Burnham died Sunday.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 3, 2021: Vaccinations Offered On-Site Before Florida Gators’ First Home Football Game
It's unclear how many fans will take advantage of the shot opportunity that's been widely available since early April.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 2, 2021: Attempts To Require ‘Vaccine Passports’ Could Cost Florida Businesses $5,000
The state announced the fine penalty will begin Sept. 16.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 1, 2021: Inside Florida’s Complex System Of Child Support Debt Payback
One researcher called it the “silent return of debtor’s prison.”
Read More »The Point, Aug. 31, 2021: Expect An Appeal In School Mask Mandate Case, Florida Governor Says
His side lost the case on Friday, but the state plans to appeal.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 30, 2021: Florida Governor Loses Trial On Mask Mandates In Schools
He plans to appeal the judge's decision.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 27, 2021: Judge’s Decision In Mask Mandate Trial Expected Friday
It will decide the legality of strict mask mandates imposed in 10 Florida school districts, including Alachua County.
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