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Petitioners tell Regal Cinemas that "we cannot support them as a community if they are not shown on our screens."
Read More »Gainesville Residents Petition for More African-American Films
Two UF professors are leading an effort to persuade the three local first-run movie theaters – all owned by Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest theater chain – to offer more such films.
Read More »The Point, July 12, 2019: See Florida’s 2018-19 District And School Grades
The state Department of Education released the 2018-19 school grades yesterday and the news was largely positive for Alachua and Marion counties.
Read More »The Point, July 10, 2019: New Twist Appears In Saga Of Allowing Early Voting On Florida’s College Campuses
The parking requirement is part of a new state law that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in June.
Read More »The Point, July 9, 2019: How A Newspaper’s Reporting Played A Role In Jeffrey Epstein’s Arrest
The Miami Herald's published reporting in November helped prosecutors find a way to charge Epstein this week.
Read More »Untold Florida: What Are Those Domes Outside Dunnellon?
The company may be relying on newer forms of charcoal production, but these kilns will continue to spark wonder in tourists and passers-by.
Read More »The Point, July 5, 2019: The Passing Of Mr. Two Bits, A Florida Gators Icon
The man who was known as Mr. Two Bits, George Edmondson, died this week at age 97.
Read More »The Point, July 3, 2019: See The Net Worth Of Your Florida Legislators In New Financial Disclosure Filings
The latest net worths and financial disclosures for your state legislators are available for viewing on a state website.
Read More »The Point, July 1, 2019: The Battle Over Felon Voting Rights Restoration Continues In Florida
There's now a court challenge to a new law requiring fines and fees to first be paid.
Read More »The Point, June 27, 2019: From Property Cards To GIS: How The Property Appraiser’s Office Has Evolved During Ed Crapo’s Tenure
"When I first took office, we had a wall of file cabinets. Every filing cabinet had a little card in it for each piece of property in Alachua County."
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