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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An aerial tour of the region in north-central Florida where Idalia made landfall early Wednesday and nearby communities revealed the devastating scale of destruction spanning more than 100 miles across Florida’s Big Bend.
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The lengthy process of cleaning up started almost as soon as the rain and winds from Hurricane Idalia subsided Wednesday.
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Hurricane Idalia • Associated Press: Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm. “Hurricane Idalia has made landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm on Wednesday and …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Florida Storms: Two-week tax break on hurricane supplies begins Saturday. “Consumers can purchase qualifying supplies, including dog or cat food, ice, generators, radios and more.” • WUFT News: Hernando County considers canal …
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This Saturday marks the start of Florida’s second Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday. It runs through Friday, Sept. 8. The two-week holiday, which first started May 27 through June 9, allows Florida residents to save on hurricane preparedness supplies. In May, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7063, extending the …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • The Alligator: DeSantis appoints UF alum as chief of staff. “After graduating from UF with a master of arts in political science in 2000, (Alex) Kelly began his career as a campaign …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Day 2 of Gainesville’s gun violence summit closes with much work ahead. “Community leaders, gun violence prevention experts and the general public gathered to discuss possible policy options and try …
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As oppressive heat continues to blanket much of the U.S., it’s especially crucial to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones — furry friends included. Heat waves can pose the same kinds of risks to animals as they do to humans, says Michael San Filippo, a spokesperson for the American …
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An Alachua County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years probation Tuesday for hitting and killing a man on Millhopper Road near I-75 last year. Robert Neal Duncan Jr., 45, pleaded guilty to DUI vehicular homicide. Duncan will have his license revoked for the rest of …
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