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"There was no manipulation, or anything," the governor said. "Nevertheless, those were intrusions."
Read More »The Point, May 7, 2019: What Is Securus, The Voice-Identity Technology Used At Florida Jails And Prisons?
It's so controversial that its manufacturer urged government agencies to coordinate with the firm's public relations office before responding to questions from news organizations.
Read More »The Point, May 6, 2019: Florida’s Weirdest Stories Of April 2019
People in The Keys and parts of Central Florida seemed to offer outsized shares of particularly bizarre behavior during April.
Read More »Where Major Florida Universities Issue The Most Parking Tickets
When students at major Florida universities can’t find parking on campus, they sometimes make their own.
Read More »Fundraisers, Grants, And A Plea To Gainesville’s Mayor Haven’t Yet Saved Florida’s Only Peer Respite Organization
The Gainesville Peer Respite’s Serenoa House at 728 E. University Ave. is situated in the historic district of downtown Gainesville.
Read More »The Point, May 1, 2019: Florida’s Next Budget Appears Just About Set
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.
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