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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.
Read More »The Point, April 30, 2019: Police Could Soon Pull Over Florida Drivers Who Are Seen Texting While Driving
It appears ready to go into effect in October — presuming Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it — with police able to begin writing tickets for the primary offense in January.
Read More »A Year Later: No Progress Or Visible Changes From Newnans Lake Improvement Initiative
One year after the Newnans Lake Improvement project, which was intended to monitor water flow and filter out pollutants, was set to begin, residents have yet to see any progress.
Read More »The Point, April 26, 2019: High-Profile Departures At UF Follow Investigation Into Improper Spending
The Alligator reports the university began investigating after an anonymous complaint in March alleged the student affairs group was improperly using funds.
Read More »The Rock Church And Alachua County Bump Heads Over Trail Closure
On April 18, the Alachua County Development Review Committee approved the church's development plan for a 27,000-square-foot Rock Worship Center. That approval has apparently forced the closure of mountain biking and walking trails behind it.
Read More »In Florida, There’s A Growing Need To ‘Respect Your Elders,’ And That Includes Gopher Tortoises
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has been promoting the awareness of Gopher Tortoise Day and the protection of these reptiles since 2016 because gopher tortoises are a keystone species.
Read More »The Point, April 24, 2019: Town Hall Will Outline Progress In Alachua County’s Effort To Close Racial Equity Gap
That discussion on progress is set to happen today at 4 p.m. at Gainesville's Thelma Boltin Center.
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