A woman in a 2018 collision on a motorcycle with her boyfriend – who died in the crash – told the judge she found forgiveness toward the other driver accused of driving under the influence of marijuana, until she learned about the man’s driving history. Now she’s asking the judge …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Chuck Clemons and Brandon Peters battle for House District 22 Seat “The Florida House of Representatives recently redistricted, which means the new representative will represent Levy, Gilchrist and the western portion …
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In a joint meeting Tuesday between the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and the Town of Micanopy, the BoCC postponed talks of a timeline for the town’s purchase of the soon-to-be-annexed Tuscawilla Property until after the workshop. A public workshop will be held Nov. 17 to discuss next steps. County …
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Candidates facing voters in less than a month discussed a variety of issues spanning from housing to healthcare on Sunday.
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The Alachua County Sheriff's Office saw low attendance at its annual "Coffee With a Cop” event.
Read More »Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Changes in federal guidelines mean that students at 17 Alachua County schools will not be guaranteed free or reduced-priced meals unless they apply this school year.
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A 261-page Florida Department of Environmental Protection dam safety report released in March has given the decades-long battle a renewed sense of urgency. What was once a low-hazard structure with no potential for death or flooding has changed as it’s aged.
Read More »Lawmakers begin meeting in Tallahassee Monday morning to resolve rising premiums and other issues.
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Henry Hinson was lynched and hung from a cedar tree near the Micanopy town center where his lifeless body hung from the tree from sunup to sundown for all the residents to see. He allegedly shot and killed a prominent white man in town. The Micanopy-Wacahoota Community Remembrance Project, in …
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