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Read More »The Point, July 25, 2022: Today is the deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation in Florida
The state's primary election is just under a month away.
Read More »The Point, July 22, 2022: A guide to getting ready to vote in the August primary election
The Aug. 23 primary is just about a month away. Here's what you need to know.
Read More »What you need to know about voting in Alachua County’s upcoming primary election
The voter registration and party affiliation change deadline for the primary is July 25.
Read More »The Point, July 8, 2022: Florida’s school grades were better than the state expected in 2021-22
Nearly 500 schools improved their grade from the previous mark.
Read More »Florida 15-week abortion ban reinstated after legal appeal
Florida's new 15-week abortion ban was blocked and then quickly reinstated Tuesday after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
Read More »The Point, July 5, 2022: Another above-normal hurricane season is likely ahead for Florida
Most storm activity in the state happens after Aug. 1.
Read More »The Point, June 27, 2022: Protesters Locally And Across The State Are Speaking Out Against Last Week’s Roe V. Wade Overruling
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • The Alligator: Gainesville protests overturn of Roe v. Wade. “Protestors left the courthouse to march. They passed the attorney general’s office on their way to the Community Pregnancy Clinic, a crisis pregnancy …
Read More »The Point, June 21, 2022: Florida Doctors Say COVID Vaccines For Children Under 5 Could Be Delayed Across The State
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • CBS4: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs HB 1493 regarding Alachua County and twelve other bills. “Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1493, which amends Alachua County’s Home Rule Charter to require election of …
Read More »Florida higher education union decries new ‘anti-WOKE’ law
In the wake of an anti-WOKE legislative session distinguished by controversial education bills, one Florida union representing university faculty members is pushing back against a law going into effect July 1.
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