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Tracking COVID-19 cases in big organizations might not be as simple as it seems. A local business, VOS Systems, found a way to do it.
Read More »Gainesville Business Creates COVID-19 Tracking Device
The Point, March 17, 2021: Florida’s Ban On Texting And Driving Is — So Far — Seldom Enforced
State data show police rarely pull over drivers for using handheld devices.
Read More »The Point, March 15, 2021: Rounding Up The Floridians Charged In The U.S. Capitol Attack
Over 20 people from the state face charges in the insurrection.
Read More »Officials And Supporters Discuss Vision For Springs County’s Future
Many questions about the proposed county, including its viability, remain unanswered.
Read More »The Point, March 11, 2021: Florida Prisoners Are Now Eligible To Earn Civil Rights Just After Their Release
There was previously a mandated five-year waiting period.
Read More »The Point, March 9, 2021: Age Threshold For Florida COVID-19 Vaccinations Drops To 60
The governor announced the change on Monday.
Read More »Florida Plant Nursery Businesses Grow During Stifling Pandemic
According to Riley Blitch, Garden Gate Nursery’s owner, revenue increased 28% since last year. He’s used that money to do things he said he wouldn’t have been able to otherwise.
Read More »With Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment Period Underway, Insurance Agents In Alachua County Say Engagement Is Slow
Alachua County insurance agents are on a mission to help residents get insured as a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act is underway.
Read More »The Point, March 5, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Made Available For All Florida K-12 School Employees
The governor made the announcement yesterday in Crystal River.
Read More »The Point, March 4, 2021: The Paths For Proposed Florida Toll Roads Are Shifting
A Florida Senate committee approved a bill that makes changes to the possible projects.
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