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The former board member is running to reclaim the seat from which the governor ousted her a year ago.
Read More »Alachua County School Board elections: District 2 pits Mildred Russell against Diyonne McGraw
The Point, July 11, 2022: Pediatric doses of COVID-19 vaccines have reached Florida
The doses arrive even though Florida didn't preorder them as other states did.
Read More »The Point, July 1, 2022: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of This Weekend’s Fanfares And Fireworks At Flavet Field
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you The Point will return to your inbox on Tuesday, July 5, following the Independence Day holiday on Monday. • WUFT: Everything you need to know to enjoy Fanfares & Fireworks. “Enjoy an evening of …
Read More »The Point, June 29, 2022: Alachua County School District Reverses Decision, Will Not Enforce Clear Backpack Policy Next School Year
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WCJB TV20: Alachua County School District reverses clear backpack rule after backlash from parents. “One day after announcing clear backpacks will be required for middle and high school students, Alachua County Public …
Read More »The Point, June 6, 2022: Sentencing expected this week in fatal 2020 hit-and-run case that killed UF student Maggie Paxton
Joshua Figueroa, 32, is charged with fleeing the scene of her death.
Read More »The Point, June 3, 2022: Florida governor signs state budget after vetoing spending on local projects
The cuts included funding for a few proposed projects around north central Florida.
Read More »The Point, June 2, 2022: What to expect in Florida as the Atlantic Hurricane Season begins
FPREN's Megan Borowski previews the season.
Read More »Alachua County Public Schools activates summer feeding program
Alachua County Public Schools is providing children up to the age of 18 free food until July 22.
Read More »The Point, May 26, 2022: Florida’s special session wraps with passage of bills to aid property insurance problems
The session lasted three days and saw swift action on insurance policies and condo safety.
Read More »Floridians see personal finance class requirement as a positive for students
Residents across north central Florida are optimistic about the potential impacts of a new law requiring a personal finance class for graduation.
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