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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Fresh Take Florida: Citing legal fears, Florida universities push back on DeSantis order to shut down pro-Palestinian campus groups. “In a highly unusual move, two of Florida’s biggest universities are pushing back …

After receiving the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Biden in a ceremony at the White House last week, Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D., is reflecting on his career. Gilbert sits as the Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor and is the Chair of the Department of Computer and Information …

Newly inaugurated UF president describes some goals Thursday, 4:20 p.m.: Newly inaugurated UF President Ben Sasse shared some goals for his presidency Thursday. Practical college majors will be even more practical, as the university refines its core curriculum classes so that students “wrestle with big questions,” he said. He also …

Family Promise of Gainesville hosted Trunk or Treat on Tuesday for families and children who are experiencing homelessness. Several agencies, organizations and individuals participated in the event held in Family Promise’s parking lot where they offered candy, treats and information on various agencies serving the community.  Volunteers with Gators for …

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Pro-Palestinian protesters rally near UF entrance for Israel’s de-occupation of Palestine. “Laila Fakhoury, a Palestinian business owner, led the protest near the northwest entrance to the University of Florida campus …

A pro-Israel banner in the front of the University of Florida Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house was slashed Sunday night. The word “Israel” on the banner reading “AEPi Stands with Israel” on display at 2303 Fraternity Drive was slashed.  The University of Florida Police Department reported the incident early Monday …

More than 150 Palestinian students and allies gathered on the University of Florida campus Thursday for a “Day of Resistance” event in support of Palestine. The heavily policed event was held after UF President Ben Sasse issued a strong pro-Israel statement Tuesday vowing to protect Jewish students and condemning Hamas. …

A somber night turned into chaos Monday after a scare during a prayer vigil for the victims of the attack on Israel scattered the assembled crowd. The University of Florida Police Department said panic ensued when someone fainted around 8:55 p.m., and students started yelling to call 911. Soon after, …