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It's been a week since the heavy rains began in Steinhatchee and Taylor County, dumping more than 30 inches in some areas since then.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 22, 2019: In Taylor County, ‘We Don’t Have Time, Right Now We’re In Hurricane Season’
Students Learn Basics Of Forensic Investigative Skills At CSI Academy Of Florida
For 15 students who graduated from the CSI Academy of Florida this summer, they learned how this could become their future workplace.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 14, 2019: From Suspected Scam To Real Brass: High School Band Gets Anonymous Help
When the 2019-20 school year began Monday, the Gainesville High School band no longer had to use brass instruments that were, as the director put it, “falling apart.”
Read More »The Point, Aug. 12, 2019: Untold Florida: What Was Gracy’s History In Alachua County?
Our "Untold Florida" podcast this week is a story at the intersection of local history and family genealogy.
Read More »Prosecution Presents Video Interview With Nelson Armas In Trial Over Hannah Brim’s Death
The trial will continue throughout Friday and into next week. The case as a whole is estimated to take 10 to 14 days in order to reach a verdict.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 8, 2019: What The New U.S. Route 301 Bypass Means For Starke
"It won’t ever be the same," the owner of a roadside produce stand since 1989 told us.
Read More »First Day of Trial Begins In 2016 Hannah Brim Death Case
The trial will continue throughout this week and into next week as more witnesses are called to testify.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 6, 2019: Are Florida Shark Attacks On The Rise?
Three people were bitten by sharks in New Smyrna Beach over the weekend, making a total of 18 suspected Florida shark attacks in 2019.
Read More »Newberry Could Have A New Police Presence In 2020
The Newberry City Commission consolidated its options for a law enforcement contract Monday night. Now they must decide whether to renew with Alachua County Sheriff's Office or enter into a contract with High Springs Police Department.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 2, 2019: Gainesville’s Cost For School Resource Officers Is Set To Increase This School Year
The contract for school resource officers for the coming year is about $200,000 more than what the city paid last year.
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