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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: 400 pride flags planted in Micanopy on town’s election day. “LGBTQ+ issues were not on the ballot in Micanopy, but they were certainly on the minds of voters as they …
Read More »‘Eco Chase Challenge’ seeks to further conservation and sustainability
The Alachua County Office of Waste Alternatives is inviting residents to participate in a two-month environmental scavenger hunt that began Feb. 22 and will conclude on April 22, which is Earth Day. “Eco Chase Challenge – The Race Against Waste” will welcome up to 50 teams, with up to five …
Read More »Gainesville music scene upset after Santa Fe College Foundation’s MiniMaxi Warehouse evicts all bands
A storage facility owned by the Santa Fe College Foundation is evicting about 30 music band tenants -- some of whom have rented units for more than a decade. The music groups, who used the space for band practice and equipment storage, were given no explanation and were told they must vacate the rental units by March 18.
Read More »The Point, March 9, 2023: Man alleges abuse in Alachua County Jail
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Earleton man alleges abuse at the Alachua County Jail. “More than a year after his arrest on Dec. 2, 2021, Juan Sterk said his experiences at the Alachua County Jail …
Read More »Students organize protests against Florida governor’s proposed changes to education diversity programs
College students across Florida are organizing a protest campaign against a new proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that would remove degree programs that teach critical race theory and gender studies. “Students are rallying to reject House Bill 999,” said Bryan Gonzalez, a fourth-year political science student at Florida State …
Read More »Food deserts leave lasting impact on local community health
Imagine having to walk more than 20 minutes to buy some fruit. This is the reality of nearly 40% of the U.S. population living in food deserts. As currently defined by the United States Department of Agriculture, a food desert is an urban area where you have to travel more …
Read More »Pickleball is growing on Florida’s college campuses
Pickleball is on the rise, and the addicting sport has made its way onto college campuses throughout the state. A sport that was originally made popular by a “senior” aged crowd, is now played and enjoyed by college students. Promoting the perfect balance of a social interaction and competitive spirit, …
Read More »Gainesville police host rape aggression defense classes
Fear. It’s a feeling with which Katherine Mathis is very familiar. With the help of Gainesville Police Department’s Rape Aggression Defense, or RAD, classes, she no longer feels afraid. “I was a victim of some tragic violence when I was 13 years old,” she said. “For many, many years, I …
Read More »Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches – and so is spending
A beautiful rose bouquet. The warmth from a fresh candle. The captivating smell of sweet pastries. Valentine’s Day is the time for each of these things – and the ultimate promotion. Feb. 14 is highly anticipated in retail environments each year, and Gainesville’s local economy is ready to reap the …
Read More »Vintage market scheduled for this weekend in Gainesville as they grow in popularity
Some have overflowing closets. Some are experts at navigating estate or garage sales. Some just love vintage clothes. But all are looking to start local and community-friendly businesses. Vendors from all over north central Florida traveled to Gainesville in early January to participate in the Florida Vintage Market. The festival, …
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