Four-year-old Dylan Roberts was crossing East University Avenue when he was hit by a car Oct. 27, 2021. Almost two years after his death, the city he called home accepted an award to improve pedestrian safety. The Gainesville City Commission accepted an $8 million award from the U.S. Department of …
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After a natural disaster, a variety of resources become available through emergency declarations to aid in the cleanup process. FEMA financial assistance is just one of many ways to receive help after a weather event. Filing for assistance can be a complicated process, even for seasoned residents who have weathered a natural …
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Environmentalism and religion may not seem like they have much in common, but a growing number of local places of worship advocate for environmentalism.
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Hundreds of students forced to live in temporary hotel rooms, possibly left homeless after delay in promised housing. “On Sept. 16, several hotels across Gainesville were sold out for the …
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Parts of the Sunshine State will likely see an increase in the rain and wind this weekend as an area of disturbed weather may turn into a tropical system. The National Hurricane Center is highlighting an area off the Florida east coast for possible development later this week. A non-tropical low pressure …
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida and Santa Fe College students received a warm welcome back to Gainesville… literally. Students were slammed with excessive heat warnings and a hurricane within the first two weeks of classes. As Hurricane Idalia threatened a direct path to Gainesville, students began scrambling to prepare …
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From dancing to researching butterflies, scientists and artists displayed the wide influence of Latinx culture to mark Hispanic Heritage Month at the 11th annual Viva Museum, hosted by the Florida Museum and Gainesville Latino Film Festival. The Viva Museum event has been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month since 2012 after the …
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Adult son accused of firing five gunshots at own mother during argument GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An argument at a home in Gainesville ended with a mother fleeing in terror as her adult son fired five shots at her car. Other family members, including one minor, were inside the house during …
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Don’t worry, this Thanksgiving Floridians will still be gobbling turkey as November approaches, while other states face turkey shortages. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission does not plan to change its fall 2023 and spring 2024 turkey hunting schedule as of Sept. 18, according to FWC …
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People love University of Florida football. That’s why fans book hotel rooms months in advance for the games. On Sept. 16, several hotels across Gainesville were sold out for the UF versus Tennessee game. But for many students in Gainesville, that meant packing up their stuff and looking for a …
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