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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."
Read More »The Point, June 25, 2019: Crime Increased In Alachua County In 2018, FDLE Report Shows
At least two dozen vacancies at the Gainesville Police Department are hampering its fight against crimes involving guns, leaders from the agency said last night.
Read More »The Point, June 21, 2019: How Gainesville’s City Commission Reacted To That Broadband Internet Analysis
If the City of Gainesville is to someday become a broadband internet provider, it likely won't have done so alone.
Read More »Newberry To Enter 30 Year Solar Power Agreement With Florida Municipal Power Agency
Newberry has agreed to purchase one megawatt of solar power from the Florida Municipal Power Agency, enough to power about 5% of the city's total energy consumption. Two years ago, the city was approached for a similar project by the same company, but decided against participating. This time, technological improvements and reductions in the cost of solar panels made the project much more feasible and attractive to the city.
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