Scott Kirby and his wife, Dana, grew up in South Florida, graduated from the University of Florida, and built their careers in the state before moving to Maui more than 20 years ago. They are among the Lahaina residents struggling to rebuild after the devastating wildfires.
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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 …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Pres. Biden and First Lady visit hurricane-ravaged Florida community. “Biden’s day began with an aerial tour and continued with visits to the hardest-hit locations in Live Oak. He assessed the …
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When a storm like Hurricane Idalia approaches, Florida residents know they need to stock up on water, toilet paper and non-perishable food. But for homeless people, they are left wondering where to sleep safely as heavy rain floods the sidewalks they often rest on. “When I’m not sleeping at the …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Police launch investigation after 12-year-old girl fatally shot in Lake City home. “A 12-year-old girl died in Lake City after an unknown assailant opened fire into a residence on Northwest …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • The Alligator: Rep. Kat Cammack files late financial disclosure. “U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), who serves Florida’s third congressional district and represents Alachua County, failed to submit her annual financial disclosure on …
Read More »Use this quick guide to understand the difference between exhaustion and stroke.
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: More than 400 people gather at first Gainesville gun violence summit. “Sunday, the first day of the event, was open to the general public and featured a panel discussion about …
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A crescendo of compassion resonated throughout How Bazar Thursday night as patrons and community advocates joined for the Battle of the Bands Karaoke Kickoff Party presented by the Greater Gainesville Chamber. The musical mixer supported startGNV and GRACE Marketplace, two organizations on the front lines of Gainesville’s fight to end …
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