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Reginald Jackson, of Lakeland, was shot by a police officer in 2001 and later awarded a civil judgment.
Read More »Watch Live: Ousted Capitol Security Officials To Testify On Insurrection In First Public Hearing
When Bill Pickle reached his last day on the job as the Senate sergeant-at-arms more than a decade ago, he issued a stark warning to congressional leaders. Pickle said that the Capitol had security weaknesses that had long gone ignored by lawmakers and that this could allow an attack one …
Read More »The Point, Feb. 22, 2021: State Bill Seeks To Set Up Book Delivery System To Help With Literacy
The bill is co-sponsored by a Williston-area state representative.
Read More »Biden’s Pick For Attorney General, Merrick Garland, Set For Confirmation Hearing
President Biden's pick for attorney general, Merrick Garland, plans to tell senators at his confirmation hearing Monday that leading the Justice Department would be the "culmination" of his career.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 19, 2021: New Alachua County Fairgrounds Project Nears Completion In Newberry
Next month, the fairgrounds will complete their move from their previous location near the Gainesville Regional Airport.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 18, 2021: Prosecutors Say She Led A Cult In Micanopy. Now, She’s Headed To Prison
Anna Young pleaded no contest to a charge of murder on Wednesday.
Read More »Florida Governor Accused Of ‘Playing Politics’ With COVID-19 Vaccine
DeSantis became testy when questioned by reporters at a vaccination event near Lakewood Ranch, an upscale community on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 17, 2021: Alachua County Fire Rescue Takes Lead On At-Home Vaccinations For Seniors
The new program has fully vaccinated over two dozen seniors.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 16, 2021: Florida Was Supposed To Recycle 75% Of Solid Waste By 2020. It Likely Didn’t Make It.
In 2008, the Florida Legislature passed a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020 for municipal solid waste.
Read More »The Point, Feb. 15, 2021: How Parents Have Worked To Keep Open Melrose Elementary School
The area's only school was on Putnam County's list for possible closures.
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