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Pastor Johnnie Jones led a prayer vigil this week.
Read More »Florida Cracks Down On Teacher Misconduct, Speeds Process Of Stripping Certifications
Florida is accelerating investigations of teachers accused of misconduct, a change intended to allow the state to quickly revoke an educator’s certification in such instances.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 23, 2020: Concern Rises Over Having Enough Winter Supplies For The Homeless Because Of COVID-19
Used or new but opened items donated to local shelters can't always be used because of COVID-19.
Read More »Local Homeless Shelters Anticipate Winter Supply Shortage Due To COVID-19
As the temperature drops this winter, so may the availability of supplies for homeless shelters in Alachua and Marion counties. Since spring, donation guidelines have been modified at shelters in north central Florida, depending on resources and staff size, to protect occupants from contracting COVID-19. These guidelines make it difficult …
Read More »The Point, Sept. 21, 2020: Universities’ Spring Break Changes Could Worsen Florida’s Hurting Tourism Industry
The University of Florida might become the latest school to move it from March.
Read More »Gainesville Ride-Share Drivers Juggle Income With Safety During COVID-19
Ride-share drivers in north central Florida report having fewer customers since March, but face increasing risks, responsibilities, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 17, 2020: Hurricane Sally Slowed Down Over Pensacola and Dropped Over Two Feet Of Rain
Its strength caught the city by surprise.
Read More »Job Placement Organizations Adapt To Escalating Demand For Services
COVID-19 has created a unique challenge to traditional methods of assisting job-seekers.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 15, 2020: Hurricane Sally Drenched One End Of Florida, And Now It’s Likely To Make Landfall Near The Other
Pensacola follows Key West in facing widespread flooding.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 14, 2020: Federal Appeals Court Says Florida Felons Must Pay Fines And Fees Before Voting
The historic voting rights decision came down was handed down Friday.
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