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Meanwhile, the Gainesville City Commission today begins its own difficult budget process in earnest.
Read More »The Point, April 29, 2019: Fracking Ban Likely To Fail In Florida Legislature During Last Week Of 2019 Session
A ban on fracking in Florida does not appear likely to pass this session.
Read More »High Springs Business Owners Reject Pushy Sales Tactics For Banner Ads
Banners with advertisements line the streets of downtown High Springs. Many business owners have complained to the city about aggressive sales tactics from the company selling the advertising space.
Read More »The Point, April 25, 2019: Andrew Gillum Pays Fine To Settle State Ethics Case From His Time As Tallahassee Mayor
It's going to cost him $5,000 to bring the case to a close.
Read More »The Point, April 22, 2019: Hurricane Michael Reclassified As First Category 5 Storm In U.S. Since Andrew
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association upgraded Hurricane Michael to a Category 5.
Read More »The First Arts Academy Designed For East Gainesville Students Coming This Fall
The First Arts Academy will offer private lessons to children who want to learn to sing, dance, perform theatre or play an instrument.
Read More »The Point, April 18, 2019: Petition To Save The Swamp Restaurant From Redevelopment Gains Thousands Of Signatures
There was considerable reaction to our report yesterday that The Swamp Restaurant and other Midtown businesses could close due to planned apartment construction in Gainesville.
Read More »The Point, April 16, 2019: Sun Sentinel’s Coverage Of Parkland Shooting Wins Pulitzer Prize
For the second time this decade, the South Florida Sun Sentinel won journalism's highest honor.
Read More »The Point, April 12, 2019: Special Report “Invisible Aftermath” Documents Unseen Effects Of Hurricane Michael
Read what we found has most impacted families in the region, as well as possible solutions to the situation.
Read More »College President Sasser Reflects On 17 Years At Santa Fe
After 17 years as president of Santa Fe College, Jackson Sasser reflects on his long, eventful career. For him, retirement is just around the corner.
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