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A hacker gained entry to the system controlling a Pinellas County water treatment plant and tried to taint the water supply with a caustic chemical.
Read More »In Pinellas County, A Hacker Tried To Poison The Drinking Water
Florida Hit-And-Run Fatalities Jumped 18% From 2019 To 2020
Gainesville was not alone in experiencing hit-and-run fatalities in 2020.
Read More »In Test Of Florida’s Self-Defense Law, Appeals Court Throws Out ‘Stand Your Ground’ Claim In Murder Trial
A Florida appeals court is denying a Jacksonville man’s legal appeals to invoke the controversial “stand your ground” law over the death of his girlfriend, the latest case to define limits on claiming that a killing might be justified as self defense.
Read More »Lawmakers Seek Reforms After Report Of Abuse At Women’s Prison In Ocala
The report found that state officials have documented and been aware of sexual abuse at Lowell since at least 2006.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 23, 2020: Coronavirus And Beyond: These Were 25 Of The Top Stories Of 2020
As the year comes to a close, here's a look back at the stories that stayed in the headlines.
Read More »In 2020, Gainesville’s Birders Counted On The Unusual
Bird migrations are a symbol of nature’s regularity. As temperatures continue to rise, that may change.
Read More »Contactless Claus: Santa Visits Look Different Due To COVID
With COVID-19 cases spiking as the holiday season approaches, stores and malls around Gainesville are reworking their annual Santa events to keep the Christmas spirit alive while following safety guidelines.
Read More »UF Faculty, Student Organizations Protest Against Spring Reopening During Board of Trustees Meeting
With less than six weeks before the start of the spring 2021 semester — and first large-scale in-person classes since the March 2020 lockdown — the University of Florida held its first in-person Board of Trustees meeting on Friday.
Read More »State Of Florida Faces Lawsuit Over Medicaid Records
Two advocacy groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit in Leon County circuit court asking that a judge require the state to make available records that show how final decisions are made in Florida’s multibillion-dollar Medicaid program.
Read More »COVID-19 Continues To Affect Florida Colleges And Universities
With over 16,000 positive cases in their midst, COVID-19 continues to be a major concern for colleges and universities across Florida.
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