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It's headed to the governor's desk for his approval.
Read More »The Point, April 29, 2021: Medical Marijuana Bills Talk Halts As Public Employees Suffer Consequences of Legal Use
Bills to protect legal marijuana users in Florida from being fired haven't been heard since February.
Read More »The Point, April 28, 2021: ‘That’s Who We’re Working For’: Why A Truck Driver Wanted To Lead Gainesville’s Police Advisory Board
Learn why Fareed Johnson wanted to lead the Gainesville police board.
Read More »The Point, April 27, 2021: 2020 Census Results Show Florida Population Grew Nearly 15% During The Past Decade
The state's population cracked 21 million, according to the official count released Monday.
Read More »The Point, April 26, 2021: Professor At Center Of UF Investigations Decides To Resign
Tao Li is resigning from his position effective next month.
Read More »The Point, April 23, 2021: Inside The Florida Prison Program That Helps Inmates Train Dogs
Subscribe to The Point to invite us into your inbox with the most important Florida news from Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The top stories near you • WUFT News: Prison Program In Marion County Gives Dogs And Inmates A New Sense Of Purpose. “A Marion Correctional Institution Work Camp project …
Read More »The Point, April 22, 2021: A Small Museum In High Springs Is Bursting With Alachua County History
The museum plans to reopen its doors in April, giving visitors a look into the once bustling town of High Springs.
Read More »The Point, April 21, 2021: The View Of The Chauvin Verdict In Florida And Nationally
Civil rights activists hailed it as a small victory.
Read More »The Point, April 20, 2021: Florida Law Criminalizing ‘Mob Intimidation’ Goes Into Effect With Governor’s Signing
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the legislation yesterday.
Read More »The Point, April 19, 2021: The Pandemic Forced The Florida Legislature To Reevaluate Toll Road Idea
The project known as M-CORES evolved rapidly this session.
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