Tag Archives: Dixie County

The Point, Oct. 2, 2023: Judge tosses GRU takeover lawsuit

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Judge sides with state, tosses Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit. “The judge’s ruling appeared to be made largely on technicalities. She ruled the lawsuit improperly named Attorney General Ashely Moody, Gov. Ron …

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State offers help to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Following Idalia’s impacts, the Florida Division of Emergency Management wants to ensure Florida residents have all the information necessary to recover. Individuals are encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance and continue to sort through storm debris. FDEM Deputy Communications Director Amelia Johnson says that there is a variety of resources available through FEMA. …

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The Point, Aug. 30, 2023: Hurricane Idalia makes landfall

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Hurricane Idalia • Associated Press: Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm. “Hurricane Idalia has made landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm on Wednesday and …

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Florida counties prepare for Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia is expected to strengthen and make landfall somewhere on the Gulf Coast by Wednesday. Here’s how counties in Florida are preparing for the storm: Alachua County: Alachua County will distribute sandbag bags (10 per car) at Wayside Park (11855 NW US 441) beginning at 10 a.m. Monday and …

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