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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Today’s Florida stories • WUFT News: Gainesville moving forward with gun violence prevention task force. “Commissioners agree that it is needed, but also expressed concern with city staff taking on more work as budget cutting eliminates some …
Read More »How fish are helping to control the mosquito population in Alachua County
You’re out enjoying the summer and then all of a sudden you feel itchy, you look down and you are getting swarmed by mosquitoes. It’s the insect Floridians love to hate and a challenge for the state’s mosquito control programs to overcome. Listen above to learn how Alachua County’s program …
Read More »Gainesville moving forward with gun violence prevention task force
The Gainesville City Commission is moving forward with the creation of a gun violence prevention task force – slowly. Commissioners agree that it is needed, but also expressed concern with city staff taking on more work as budget cutting eliminates some positions. Mayor Harvey Ward said he wants to proceed cautiously to …
Read More »The Point, June 27, 2023: Susan Lorincz to face manslaughter, not murder, charges
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: White woman who killed Black neighbor will face manslaughter charges, state attorney confirms. “The prosecutor on Monday announced he also dropped charges of misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor culpable …
Read More »The Point, June 26, 2023: Federal judge blocks Florida’s law targeting drag shows
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Alachua County School Board chair discusses new position, goals for the district. “Alachua County School Board Chair Tina Certain was sworn into a new role as president of the Florida …
Read More »Alachua County School Board chair discusses new position, goals for the district
Alachua County School Board Chair Tina Certain was sworn into a new role as president of the Florida School Boards Association this month. She starts in July. WUFT’s Kristin Moorehead spoke with her to discuss her goals for the association — a statewide advocacy group — and the district. This …
Read More »Florida’s likely recreational marijuana ballot vote gives hope to people in prison on marijuana charges
A voter petition to legalize recreational marijuana in the state appears to have more than the required signatures to be placed on the 2024 ballot.
Read More »UF student found not guilty for reckless driving after 116-mph ticket on I-75
A University of Florida student, who said he was trying to avoid being late for class when he was clocked going 116 mph on I-75, was found not guilt Thursday of reckless driving.
Read More »Alachua County sheriff pulls bid for reelection after single term
There will be a new Alachua County sheriff in 2025. Incumbent Clovis Watson told Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton this week that he’s withdrawing from next year’s campaign and will return the eight thousand dollars he raised for reelection. Watson defeated longtime sheriff Sadie Darnell in the 2020 Democratic primary …
Read More »The Point, June 21, 2023: Marion County approves $21 million contract with fire union
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Marion County approves $21 million fire union contract agreement. “The contract, approved unanimously by the commission, raises the starting pay of all firefighters and emergency services employees and includes a …
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