The House select committee on January 6 holds its first hearing on Thursday, in prime time at 8 p.m. EST, promising to weave together a narrative from the findings of its year-long probe with “previously unseen material” about the attack on the Capitol. Some committee members have teased that …
Read More »The Point, May 23, 2022: Florida special legislative session begins with goal of stabilizing property insurance market
Lawmakers begin meeting in Tallahassee Monday morning to resolve rising premiums and other issues.
Read More »Humanitarian drive donations are on their way from Alachua County to Ukraine
Anton Svirskyi, a biomedical engineer and student-athlete on the University of Florida's swimming and diving team, launched the Ukrainian Humanitarian Drive.
Read More »Q&A: Upcycling furniture is making its mark in Newberry
Hardwood & Honey, a Newberry upcycling furniture store, is sustaining a desire for this style of home furnishings in smaller cities in the region, according to customers.
Read More »Nonprofit organizations in Gainesville awarded more than $6M in federal funds
The Gainesville City Commission on Thursday voted to accept funding recommendations for allocating millions of federal dollars for local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation of North Central Florida’s board of directors evaluation team provided the recommendations to the commission. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which President Joe …
Read More »An Accident Took A Boy’s Ability To Walk. A Community In Ocala Wants To Give It Back.
Jacen Mancil never got to take his first steps as a toddler, but that could soon change due to the efforts of a small community in Ocala.
Read More »Two Women Aim To End Medical Desert In West Ocala With Newly Established Medical Center
The Estella Byrd Wellness Center is a grandmother’s dream, a husband’s dying wish and the persistence of two women determined to bring accessible healthcare to the West Ocala community.
Read More »The Repurpose Project Launches Campaign To Expand
After 10 years of operation in Gainesville, The Repurpose Project is looking to expand to a second location to accommodate its growth.
Read More »Williston Student Uses Service Project To Reach Homeless With Feminine Hygiene Products
Trinity Peacock,18-year-old Williston Middle High School senior, packs and distributes feminine hygiene products to those experiencing homelessness through her service project, Project Pink, which began in August 2020.
Read More »Donors Raise Over $5,000 For New Scott Baird Memorial
The memorial dedicated to Gainesville police officer Scott Baird was destroyed, but a week later, it's on its way back.
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