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Two powerful House Republicans say legislative action, geared toward fixing structural and cultural problems in the university system, will likely be in play this year.
Read More »Lawmakers Eye “Systemic Problem” On University Spending
PACE Center Alachua Continues Expansion, Plans To Welcome 14 New Girls
PACE expansion will welcome 14 new girls to the program. The new PACE Butterfly Center will provide more physical space that includes showers, a large common room and a kitchen complete with sinks, microwaves and refrigerators.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 26, 2019: How A Sales Tax Is Helping To Improve An East Gainesville Park
Lincoln Park in East Gainesville had fallen into disrepair during the past few years.
Read More »Milkweed Seed Workshop Honors Daughter, Benefits Monarch Butterflies
Dozens of people crowded into an urban farm during the first half hour of a workshop intended to help Florida's population of monarch butterflies.
Read More »Alachua County School District Officials Raise Concerns About Hope Scholarships For Bullied Students
Nearly 2,500 Florida students have applied for a scholarship intended to help victims of bullying.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 22, 2019: UCF President Resigns, While UF Is Also Examining Alleged Misuse Of Construction Dollars
The money was used to construct a $1.8 million Center for Outdoor and Recreation Education and clear 3 acres of trees.
Read More »Alachua County Library Wins Grant To Teach English To Those Who Don’t Speak It
The program this month began using a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association that would help it expand and offer tutoring services to more people.
Read More »UCF Board Accepts President’s Resignation
The board of the University of Central Florida has accepted the resignation of the school's president.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 20, 2019: State Lawmaker Lashes Out After WUFT Reporter Questions His Donors About Blackface Photo
Those who answered the calls said they stand behind state Rep. Anthony Sabatini after a photo of him wearing blackface resurfaced.
Read More »Florida to Ban Dumping Blood Off Beaches to Lure Sharks
Florida is preparing a new statewide ban on the practice by fishermen along the state’s iconic beaches of dumping bloody fish guts into the ocean to lure sharks closer to shore – and possibly closer to swimmers and waders. Land-based anglers say the ban threatens long traditions of shark fishing and penalizes fishermen who can’t afford their own boats or expensive charters.
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