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The Williston General Hospital will remain in operation after paying off its utility debt.
Read More »The Point, April 1, 2019: The Strangest Stories From Florida (So Far) In 2019
These are the most bizarre Florida headlines our team has spotted during the first quarter of 2019.
Read More »Reading Program Boosts Kids Into Literacy
Winning Reading Boost is a 90-day intensive reading program designed to bring students who are below their reading level up to speed. The results are already showing to be positive and the program has made its way into some Alachua County schools.
Read More »The Point, March 28, 2019: Florida House Begins Discussion Of Suncoast Parkway Extension
The state House today will begin discussing the Senate president's proposal for the Suncoast Parkway extension, which could run through this part of the state.
Read More »UFPD Officers Give Away Free Bike Lights To Curb Tickets
During an event called "UFPD: Lights Not Tickets," UF Sustainability employees and UFPD officers handed out more than 50 pairs of bike lights and registered bikes to help deter bike theft.
Read More »Gainesville Celebrates Indigenous Culture With Native American Festival This Weekend
The Gainesville Native American Festival will be held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds. It will kick off with a school day on Friday and last until Sunday.
Read More »The Point, March 26, 2019: The Toxic Toads Infesting Certain South Florida Neighborhoods
Recent rain and warmer weather have caused toxic toads to infest neighborhoods in Palm Beach Gardens.
Read More »Micanopy Community Center Providing Food, Literacy
At an event called “Burgers and Books,” the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Youth and Community Resource Unit gave out free grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and provided books for children and adults.
Read More »Judge Gloria Walker Makes History With Her Investiture To Florida’s 8th Judicial Circuit Court
New 8th Circuit Judge Gloria Walker remarked that she has lived the American dream following her investiture ceremony on Friday.
Read More »The Point, March 22, 2019: Florida Man Pleads Guilty In 2018 Pipe Bomb Case
Caesar Sayoc pleaded guilty Thursday to mailing bombs to some of Donald Trump's critics, competitors, and news media organizations.
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