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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WCJB: Voter rights groups to appeal North Florida congressional map ruling to Supreme Court. “The Florida Supreme Court is likely to hear a statewide redistricting case. Voter rights groups are planning to …
Read More »42nd Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show draws thousands to Gainesville
Art lovers, food fanatics and music enthusiasts enjoyed beautiful weather, culture and art at the 42nd Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show on Nov. 18 and 19. The event featured more than 200 artists, 15 food vendors, dozens of musical performances, children’s activities, and shows by various performing groups such …
Read More »Alachua County investigates a proposal for permanent shipping container housing for the homeless
Alachua County officials are developing new financial details for commissioners to determine if a housing project made from recycled shipping crates at Grace Marketplace is feasible. The company Welding to Recycle is creating these homes. Marketing director Vanessa Alfonzo said that the program will be instrumental in uplifting Alachua County’s …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 26, 2023: DeSantis orders universities to remove pro-Palestinian club
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: DeSantis orders universities to shut down pro-Palestinian student clubs. “The highly unusual move – all but certain to be challenged in court – pits a law intended to prevent support …
Read More »“Can’t Drag us Down”: Gainesville celebrates pride
Hundreds gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza Saturday— each with something different in their hearts. Some came for the fun, some came for the food, but others for their family. “My brother was probably trans, but labeled as a bad person because of AIDS,” said Alicia Beverly, 50, of Gainesville. She …
Read More »Gainesville tattoo parlor celebrates Friday the 13th
People rushed to Oasis Tattoo Collective as early as 9:30 a.m. on Friday the 13th to claim their spot in a line that wrapped around the building. What were they waiting for? Discounted flash tattoos that would be provided to customers who arrived first. After opening, Oasis was fully booked …
Read More »Dog that bolted during vigil chaos at UF returned safely to owner
Four days after a dog slipped his leash at a vigil held at the University of Florida for victims of the attacks in Israel, Koda the pitbull mix is back home, her owner said Friday. The dog’s owner, Nayana Wing, 24, of Gainesville announced her happy news on Facebook, explaining …
Read More »Poets and artists attend ARTSPEAKS event and let their art speak
The Historic Thomas Center in downtown Gainesville was packed Sunday evening as poets and artists from all over north central Florida came to showcase their poetry and art. Close to 85 people were at the center Sunday evening for the 11th Annual “ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry & People Together” event. Artists …
Read More »The Point, May 30, 2023: Nine injured after Memorial Day shooting
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Gainesville’s Evergreen Cemetery hosts Memorial Day service to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “Gainesville’s Evergreen Cemetery Memorial Day service held on Monday offered a chance for community connection …
Read More »Downtown art gallery hosts psychedelic exhibition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As night fell Friday on University Avenue artists and patrons gathered in the neon oasis of The SL8 Gallery in downtown Gainesville. Artist in residence, Dale Fours, 23, wandered around in the black light, orange T-shirt glowing, as people arrived at the exhibition called The 444 Collective …
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