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Read More »The Point, March 19, 2019: Smoking Medical Marijuana Is No Longer Illegal In Florida
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The top stories near you • The last criminal case stemming from the October 2017 shooting following the Richard Spencer speech in Gainesville has come to an end. A judge handed the driver in the case, Colton …
Read More »The Point, March 15, 2019: He Was An Aspiring Gainesville Rapper Until He Was Shot And Killed. A Childhood Friend Goes On Trial Soon For His Death
After being released from prison in January 2016, Rashey "Shay Baby" Garrison took to rap music to escape drug dealing in East Gainesville. Three months later, he was dead.
Read More »‘Tired Of Releasing Balloons,’ 100 Attended Candlelight Vigil For Gainesville Mechanic Killed In Shooting
The community gathered near “the slab” at 1704 NE 8th Ave in remembrance of Montez Davis, East Gainesville’s latest gun violence victim. He was shot and killed outside the Eighth Avenue Food Store Saturday.
Read More »The Point, March 13, 2019: How The Florida Senate Might Address Sea Level Rise
A bill that could force Florida to address the effects of climate change — mainly sea level rise — is moving through the Florida Senate.
Read More »The Point, March 11, 2019: Early Voting To Decide Gainesville’s Mayor, City Commissioner Seats Has Begun
Early voting started Saturday for Gainesville's election to decide its next mayor and District 4 city commissioner.
Read More »The Point, March 7, 2019: These Are The Most Prolific Bill Sponsors Of The 2019 Florida Session
State Sens. Keith Perry and Joe Gruters have filed dozens for 2019.
Read More »The Point, March 5, 2019: The 2019 Florida Session Begins
The 2019 legislative session opens today, and here are four worthwhile reads about the Florida political scene.
Read More »Meet A GPD K-9 In Support Of A New Bill
A Florida bill filed by Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, also called the Fang Memorial Bill, would increase the penalty for intentionally hurting or killing police, fire or search-and-rescue dogs and horses.
Read More »The Point, March 1, 2019: Report Suggests Standardizing Training To Deal With Student Trauma In Florida Schools
The Lastinger Center at the University of Florida surveyed 29 districts and found no uniform training method offered.
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