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The bill passed the state House by a vote of 75-43 and now goes to the governor.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 19, 2020: Teacher’s Use Of A Racial Slur In Alachua County High School Sparks District Investigation
In the past two months, Fort Lauderdale’s breaking sewer pipes have spilled 211.6 million gallons of sewage into waterways and streets, killing fish and fouling the air in neighborhoods from Rio Vista to Coral Ridge.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 17, 2020: UF Tells Professors To Stop Ordering Sick Students To Be Tested For Coronavirus
An email obtained by Fresh Take Florida sheds light on fear expressed in certain campus classrooms.
Read More »Monkeys Rescued From Dangerous Nicotine Studies Now Have A Home In Gainesville Sanctuary
After four years of Food and Drug Administration nicotine addiction studies, 26 male squirrel monkeys became the first monkeys to ever be retired by the FDA and finally found their home at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary just north of Gainesville city limits.
Read More »Alachua County Students Receive National Recognition For Academic Achievements
Across Alachua County, students are exemplifying academic prowess, and school ratings are mirroring the trend.
Read More »Alachua County To Make First Appearance In Global City Nature Challenge
For Earth Day's 50th anniversary, Alachua County will participate in the City Nature Challenge, a yearly global competition.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 13, 2020: A Decision Could Come Soon On A Company’s Request To Pump From Ginnie Springs
Residents have poured out in numbers to voice their opposition to the request.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 11, 2020: Felons Must Pay Fines And Fees Before Voting, But Florida Courts Struggle To Collect
The White House declined to comment on the invitations.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 7, 2020: Abortion Bill Clears Florida Senate On Party-Line Vote
It requires underage girls to obtain consent from a parent before they can have an abortion.
Read More »Alachua County Committee Hosts Discussion About Local Water Concerns
Fifty people attended a discussion titled “Water: What Is It Good For?” that featured five panelists with varied environmental experience.
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