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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Five injured at UF vigil for Israel after students flee scene in panic following pleas to call 911. “At least five people were injured at the University of Florida Monday …
Read More »Baked-goods business powers through, despite Idalia setbacks
A 1940s rusty pedal car, a black license plate that reads “I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us kid,” Disney VHS tapes and a clock that says when it’s time for coffee and when it’s time for wine are some of the things hanging on the walls of Cindy B Goods. “It …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 9, 2023: Energy assistance program continues in Alachua County
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Program to assist low-income tenants will continue in Alachua County. “The Energy Efficiency and Weatherization of Affordable Housing Program has been in effect from January to September with the goal …
Read More »Buchholz beats rival Gainesville to remain undefeated
The Buchholz Bobcats, led by senior running back Quinton Cutler, were able to impose their will on the Hurricane defense. Cutler had two rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns in the first half.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 4, 2023: Low air quality in Florida from Canadian wildfires
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: New lawsuit seeks to block DeSantis’ appointments to control city’s utility. “Members of Gainesville Resident United Inc. filed a lawsuit Monday against Gov. Ron DeSantis for his appointees to the …
Read More »Extreme weather tests Chiefland football team, inspires community
In many rural towns across America, football is king. That’s no exception in Chiefland, a small Florida hamlet slammed by Hurricane Idalia at the end of August. The varsity football team at Chiefland Middle High School in Levy County only played one game before Idalia hit, disrupting their schedule. But …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 3, 2023: Super Bowl streaker not fazed by new Florida law
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Fresh Take Florida: ‘I would still do it’: Super Bowl streaker says new Florida law won’t work. “Starting this week, Florida has a new law stiffening penalties on attention-grabbers who sprint across …
Read More »From heat-tolerant cattle to racial inequality, Gainesville leaders search for solutions at climate change summit
While climate change is a global challenge, Alachua County residents also have a role to play. About 70 people spent part of their weekend at a Gainesville church to talk about climate threats and responses, with recent extreme weather events like Hurricane Idalia fresh on their minds. Jacqueline Patterson, longtime …
Read More »Alabama man found in submerged vehicle in Steinhatchee River 28 years after disappearance
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama said a Chevrolet Cavalier pulled out of Steinhatchee River during cleanup after Hurricane Idalia contained the remains of James Toole, who disappeared 28 years ago.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 29, 2023: Republican candidates slam Trump in second GOP debate
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: DeSantis, candidates slam Trump in second Republican debate. “The debate went full circle as it started and ended in the same way: candidates telling the audience they planned to defeat …
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