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Read More »The Point, June 10, 2022: The tale of these two Florida cemeteries illustrates the problem of abandoned Black cemeteries
In Panama City, the histories of each are very different.
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 9, 2022: Sentencing in hit-and-run case delayed after driver’s hospitalization
Joshua Figueroa was in the hospital Wednesday and not in a courtroom to receive his sentence.
Read More »The Point, June 7, 2022: State audit questions accuracy of Florida’s COVID-19 data
The report was released Monday and said the numbers were inaccurate, incomplete and delayed.
Read More »Over two years after COVID closed the nation’s borders, UF students are waiting to enter Japan
Sixty UF students have been waiting to study abroad in Japan since the country closed its borders in 2020.
Read More »The Point, June 6, 2022: Sentencing expected this week in fatal 2020 hit-and-run case that killed UF student Maggie Paxton
Joshua Figueroa, 32, is charged with fleeing the scene of her death.
Read More »Floridians looking for a way out under record-high fuel prices
According to AAA, the state average price for gasoline reached a record high of $4.71 per gallon on Thursday. The price per gallon has increased by over 60% compared to the same time last year.
Read More »The Point, June 2, 2022: What to expect in Florida as the Atlantic Hurricane Season begins
FPREN's Megan Borowski previews the season.
Read More »The Point, May 31, 2022: Following a national decline, Santa Fe College admissions are now on the rise
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • The Alligator: Santa Fe college admissions on the rise. “The college’s reputation for successful transfers makes it an attractive option for students who wish to attend UF. According to UF, the university’s acceptance …
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