Here's a rundown of what each one is, along with a preview of one of Alachua County's August school board races.
Read More »Gun trafficker, former jail guard avoids prison time in controversial sentencing
Despite illegally selling nearly a dozen firearms, including one to a stranger who used it to kill a young man and injure a mother of two at an Ocala Pilot gas station in May 2021, gun trafficker and former Alachua jail guard Kenyari Brewton, 27, will avoid a prison term, …
Read More »The Point, June 24, 2022: She gave her life to serve international students. They gave her a new life in return.
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you WUFT News: She gave her life to serve international students. They gave her a new life in return. “Anderson retired this summer after 22 years of working for the University of Florida’s International …
Read More »The Point, May 11, 2022: Several Florida property insurers are seeking to raise rates by over 20 percent
The request comes ahead of a special legislative session seeking to address the issue.
Read More »Tiny home owners across Florida are seeking peace with local governments
Tiny houses are typically under 600 square feet, which their owners say allows them to lead simplistic, environmentally friendly lives. The homes can be built on foundations or on wheels, thus offering greater to freedom to travel, and sales boosted during the pandemic.
Read More »The Point, April 22, 2022: Florida Legislature passes redistricting plan, along with repeal of Disney’s special status
Lawmakers in control pushed past protests on Thursday to accomplish their goals.
Read More »Florida Reaches 2.5 Million People Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Florida reached 2.5 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday. Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward Counties topped the list.
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