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Read More »The Point, Jan. 11, 2021: The State Of Historic Preservation In Gainesville
Efforts to save old structures and neighborhoods have been rocky in the past few years.
Read More »Historic Preservation In Gainesville At A Crossroads After Planner’s Resignation
An ordinance clarified the local historic preservation board’s power, the City Commission’s role in helping it and process of future preservation. As part of the process, the commission and board held a joint meeting in April 2019 to discuss hiring a preservation planner.
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 »North Florida Museums Interact With Public Despite COVID-19 Challenges
Walking through the empty gallery halls at the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville every day hurts Dixie Neilson to her core. The museum has been closed to visitors since March, and as quiet as museums typically are, these bare walls and silence felt different.
Read More »What It’s Like To Donate Plasma in Gainesville During The Pandemic
The FDA is encouraging people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma to help develop a treatment for the virus.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 7, 2021: ‘A Dark Day In The History Of Our Nation’
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan's characterization followed Wednesday's riot in Washington D.C.
Read More »Funding Disagreement Leads To Slimmer Aerial Support For Gainesville-Area Law Enforcement
Now, after more than two decades, it is run strictly by the sheriff’s office and is known as the Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit.
Read More »Lu The Homosassa Hippo Is Getting Older, But He Still Draws A Crowd
Born in San Diego in 1960, Lu was relocated to Homosassa Springs to join the Ivan Tors Animal Actors. After nearly two decades of starring in movies and television specials, Lu suddenly faced eviction from his beloved home.
Read More »Gainesville’s Chinese Schools Aim To Preserve Cultural Instruction Virtually
Gainesville is home to two of Florida's 11 Chinese heritage schools, according to the National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools.
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