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Alachua County commissioners last night voted to raise the legal tobacco-buying age to 21, and it will take effect in 9 months.
Read More »DeSantis Appoints Muniz To Supreme Court
In the final step in reshaping the Florida Supreme Court, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday named Carlos Muniz to the high court.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 21, 2019: The Return Of The Coastal Connector Debate
You might recall Marion County's fight to block the Coastal Connector in early 2018.
Read More »What Florida’s Representatives In Congress Are Saying About The Government Shutdown
Florida's members of Congress also discuss what's on their agenda.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 17, 2019: John Kasich Plans Talk At University of Florida
The former Ohio governor is visiting next week.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 16, 2019: Ron DeSantis Targets Airbnb
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Today’s top stories • Gov. Ron DeSantis said yesterday that Airbnb faces sanctions due to discriminatory policies that violate state law. (Tampa Bay Times) • Gainesville residents are showing an interest in cleaner uses of energy. An open …
Read More »The Point, Jan. 15, 2019: Three Children Found Dead In Suwannee County Freezer
A tragedy unfolded Sunday night in Suwannee County when three children apparently trapped themselves inside an unplugged freezer and couldn't escape. They were ages 1, 4, and 6.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 11, 2019: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Plan To Battle Red Tide
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The top stories near you • A Gainesville construction worker was temporarily entombed by a mound of dirt yesterday morning. Gainesville Fire Rescue successfully pulled him out with minor injuries. (The Alligator) • A newly opened first …
Read More »DeSantis Names Lagoa To Supreme Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed appellate Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court as he began replacing three longtime justices who were required to retire Tuesday.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 8, 2019: A New Governor Takes Office
Ron DeSantis officially becomes Florida's new governor today at noon.
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