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One supporter of Kat Cammack likened the break-in on Facebook to the 1972 "Watergate" scandal.
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Legal Woes Mount For Owner Of Popular Tourist Restaurant Under Tax Investigation
The new legal problems also may complicate efforts by David Biegler, 49, co-owner of the Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill in Santa Rosa, to pay the IRS and Justice Department over what the government said he owes.
Read More »The Point, July 2, 2020: Clay County Sheriff Threatens To Deputize Gun-Owning Citizens If Protests Turn Violent
Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels said he would call upon the full force of his office and gun-owning citizens.
Read More »In Race For Congress, Florida’s ‘Gator Bait’ Cheer And Its Links To Racism Become An Issue
Congressional candidate Judson Sapp distributed more than 1,000 Gator Bait signs across the district.
Read More »The Point, July 9, 2020: With RNC Planning Underway, Jacksonville’s Safety Net Hospital Is Running Out Of ICU Space
Of the 100 adult ICU berths at UF Health's main campus in Jacksonville, just two are open as of Wednesday morning, with 98 ICU patients accounted for.
Read More »The Point, July 7, 2020: As Cases Spike, Florida Schools Are Mandated To Reopen In Person By August
The Florida Education Commissioner issued the decree in an emergency order Monday.
Read More »Why There’s Little Sunshine On Many Economic Development Deals In Florida — And Beyond
State laws, including in Florida and neighboring states, are a patchwork of regulations that tend to land on the side of corporate secrecy, more often than not.
Read More »Florida Smashes Coronavirus Case Record: Nearly 9,000 Positive Cases on Thursday
Florida suspends consumption of alcohol at bars as the state's daily coronavirus count reaches nearly 9,000 — smashing the earlier record set on Wednesday of 5,000.
Read More »Orlando Protest Movement Marches Forward; City Dodges Destruction Seen Elsewhere
The May-June mass demonstrations in Central Florida were the largest in decades.
Read More »Pandemic’s Bicycle Boom Leaves Gainesville’s Bike Shops Reeling
With gyms closed and stay-at-home orders in place, many people were desperate for any excuse to get outside, which made independent forms of exercise and outdoor recreation all the more desirable, leading to a boom in bicycle sales.
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