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Read More »The Point, Oct. 11, 2019: The Scene Inside And Outside Donald Trump Jr.’s Visit To UF
Last night, he had plenty of supporters and detractors inside and outside the University Auditorium.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 9, 2019: Vietnam Veteran, UF Provost, Friend: David Colburn’s Life Honored At Memorial Service
For nearly 50 years, David Colburn was a mentor, leader and friend at the University of Florida. On Tuesday, the university had to say goodbye.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 7, 2019: Will A New Contract Help Solve The Gainesville Police Officer Shortage?
On a recent Saturday night, there were 13 available shifts, and only about six of them were filled.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 2, 2019: Meet The Dentists Working In Rural North Central Florida’s ACORN Clinic
News broke earlier this year of plans to cease medical services at the ACORN Clinic in Brooker. Dental services are still offered.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 30, 2019: Four Creeks Preserve, Alachua County’s Newest Park, Opens To The Public
As of Saturday, visitors can explore a 2.5-mile walking trail.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 27, 2019: Florida’s Rainy Season Is Ending, And Parts Of The State Are In A Drought
The abnormally dry conditions can actually be traced to Hurricane Dorian dodging the state.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 26, 2019: Alachua County Schools Again Welcome Fathers For Morning Breakfast Event Shared With Their Children
At one school, Gainesville police stood in to be with those whose fathers could not be there.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 24, 2019: Potential Underground Power Line Expansion Could Mean Increase In Floridians’ Utility Bills
The Florida Public Service Commission is responsible for constructing a new "storm protection" law that could expand underground powerlines for the hurricane-prone Sunshine State.
Read More »Advocacy Groups Sue City Of Ocala Over Homeless Arrests
The lawsuit argues that arresting people who identify themselves as homeless if they are sleeping or resting while awake in outdoor areas is cruel and unusual punishment and violates their humans rights to due process under the 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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