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One of our reporters visited several renters around the city to get their opinions on what needs to be done.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission To Discuss Affordable Housing Recommendations
A Gainesville City Commission subcommittee led by Commissioner David Arreola has been discussing rental housing regulations since December.
Read More »As Employment Rises, African American Transplants Ride Jobs Wave To The South
At a time of low unemployment for African Americans, educated, well-connected professionals are starting new lives in cities such as Charlotte, N.C.
Read More »The Point, May 22, 2019: How 49 Florida Prisoners Became A Professor’s ‘Best Students’
Nearly 50 inmates at Columbia Correctional Institution recently received their college diplomas after completing degrees inside the prison.
Read More »Diploma Dreams Become Reality For Inmates At Graduation
In 2016, the Florida Gateway College became part of the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program. Now, three years later, 47 inmates walked at the first college graduation inside a Florida prison.
Read More »The Point, May 20, 2019: What You Need To Know About Florida’s New Texting And Driving Law
Law enforcement in Florida will officially be able to pull drivers over for texting while driving once a new law takes effect July 1.
Read More »The Point, May 16, 2019: When Florida’s 2019 Hurricane Sales Tax Holidays Will Take Place
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to create back-to-school and hurricane sales tax holidays, the latter of which starts at the end of this month.
Read More »The Point, May 14, 2019: Florida’s Governor Is Currently Considering A Major Toll Road Expansion
If passed, the projects could pose a threat to wetlands and conservation lands. DeSantis said he will do what he thinks is best.
Read More »The Point, May 9, 2019: Gainesville’s Rent Burden Is One Of The Highest Of Any Florida City
Some Gainesville residents feel this as they struggle to overcome the challenges these high rent costs bring.
Read More »The Point, May 2, 2019: The Swamp Restaurant Has Planned Spot In New Property Development
The business will return to its current location once a new building with apartments and other retail space is complete.
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