For many deputies, it may take a lot more work to determine what’s legal and what’s not, given that many hemp products look and smell like marijuana, said Scott Tummond, the public information officer for the Levy County Sheriff’s Office.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 17, 2019: Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Months After His Gun Went Off In A Florida School Cafeteria
The Pasco County Sheriff announced the deputy's firing because he said he was "fidgeting" with the gun when it went off.
Read More »Police Captain Angela Scroble Graduates From The 22nd Senior Leadership Program
Police Captain Angela Scroble received a certificate of completion for the 22nd Senior Leadership Program after attending seven weeklong sessions over 10 months.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 15, 2019: The Florida Building Commission Considers Hurricane-Driven Updates To Statewide Building Code
The Florida Building Commission considers updates to the statewide building code every three years.
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.
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