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Caesar Sayoc pleaded guilty Thursday to mailing bombs to some of Donald Trump's critics, competitors, and news media organizations.
Read More »Florida’s Largest Live Oak Protected Amongst Gainesville’s Canopy Loss
From 1996 to 2016, Gainesville had lost 11 percent of its tree canopy. But green spaces like Cellon Oak Park, home to Florida's largest live oak, help keep biodiversity alive in the city.
Read More »The Point, March 20, 2019: Lauren Poe Wins Second Term As Gainesville Mayor
Poe earned 7,158 votes, totaling 61.8 percent. Adrian Hayes-Santos was also re-elected Tuesday night.
Read More »Clean Creek Annual Trash Cleanup Collects More Waste Than All Previous Years Combined
Gainesville got a little cleaner this past weekend as about 160 volunteers collected 19,121 pounds of trash during the fifth annual Clean Creek Revival, according to Megan Black, executive director of Current Problems, a nonprofit environmental group.
Read More »The Point, March 18, 2019: Nikki Fried Is Seeking Additional Help To Process Florida’s Background Checks For Concealed-Carry Licenses
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants more help in her office to process background checks for concealed-carry licenses
Read More »Santa Fe College Recognized As Top Fulbright Institution Among Community Colleges
For the first time, Santa Fe College was recognized by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for being one of 26 baccalaureate/associate institutions in the nation to produce a Fulbright scholar.
Read More »The Point, March 14, 2019: Smokable Medical Marijuana One Step Away From Being Allowed Under Florida Law
Bills have passed through both chambers of the legislature allowing medical marijuana patients in Florida to smoke the drug for treatment.
Read More »The Point, March 12, 2019: President Trump On Board With A ‘Permanent’ Daylight Saving Time
He tweeted, "Making Daylight Saving Time permanent is O.K. with me!"
Read More »Gainesville Mayoral Election Preview: Lauren Poe Faces Three Challengers For Re-Election
Mayor Lauren Poe will face off against challengers Marlon Bruce, Jenn Powell and Jennifer Reid for re-election. Bruce, Powell and Reid are each hoping to energize voters for their first political office.
Read More »Florida Department of Education Reviewing Alachua County’s Proposed Discrete Math Course
Alachua County students are one step away from being able to take a new math course.
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