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State data show over 1,000 instances of the problem in the past five years.
Read More »The Point, July 29, 2022: It was hotter than normal in Florida this month, and that’s likely to continue into fall
Florida is also leaning above normal in precipitation through the end of October.
Read More »The Point, July 25, 2022: Today is the deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation in Florida
The state's primary election is just under a month away.
Read More »What you need to know about voting in Alachua County’s upcoming primary election
The voter registration and party affiliation change deadline for the primary is July 25.
Read More »Oak Hammock hosts candidates forum
Oak Hammock residents got a special opportunity to interact with local candidates. Oak Hammock hosted a local candidates forum for residents Tuesday evening. Gainesville mayoral, city commission and Alachua County School Board candidates got to make their case to the retirement community. The mayoral candidates discussed issues ranging from housing …
Read More »The Point, July 8, 2022: Florida’s school grades were better than the state expected in 2021-22
Nearly 500 schools improved their grade from the previous mark.
Read More »The Point, June 17, 2022: Florida isn’t preordering COVID-19 vaccines for young children, though the impact isn’t yet clear
It's the only state to skip preordering.
Read More »Vinyl still spins at Hear Again Records
Opened in 1994 as a CD and DVD store on West University Avenue, the store has changed locations and ownership. The independent business has not only evolved into the premier record store in Gainesville, but also a hub for music culture downtown.
Read More »The Point, June 8, 2022: With youth violence rising, officials hope summer programming can help
Summer camp began in Hawthorne this week, a return of programming to the rural area after a decade.
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.
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