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Read More »The Point, Oct. 11, 2019: The Scene Inside And Outside Donald Trump Jr.’s Visit To UF
Last night, he had plenty of supporters and detractors inside and outside the University Auditorium.
Read More »How Coon Hollo In Micanopy Came To Embrace Florida’s Agritourism Trend
If you want to have a son, don’t drink the water at Coon Hollo. At least, that’s what Laurie Berry says. She’s the oldest of three daughters in the Williams family and part of five generations of Williams that have lived and worked on Coon Hollo farm since the early …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 9, 2019: Vietnam Veteran, UF Provost, Friend: David Colburn’s Life Honored At Memorial Service
For nearly 50 years, David Colburn was a mentor, leader and friend at the University of Florida. On Tuesday, the university had to say goodbye.
Read More »Emergency Care Proves Difficult For Williston Residents Following Hospital Closure
The Regional General Hospital of Williston served Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie county residents for over 30 years. Now residents needing emergency care must travel over twenty miles to Ocala or Gainesville.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 7, 2019: Will A New Contract Help Solve The Gainesville Police Officer Shortage?
On a recent Saturday night, there were 13 available shifts, and only about six of them were filled.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 2, 2019: Meet The Dentists Working In Rural North Central Florida’s ACORN Clinic
News broke earlier this year of plans to cease medical services at the ACORN Clinic in Brooker. Dental services are still offered.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 30, 2019: Four Creeks Preserve, Alachua County’s Newest Park, Opens To The Public
As of Saturday, visitors can explore a 2.5-mile walking trail.
Read More »Nature Preserve Shared By Alachua County And Gainesville Opens To The Public
Seven hundred fifteen acres that was once slated to be a residential area in Alachua County instead opened on Saturday – National Public Lands Day – as Four Creeks Nature Preserve.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 27, 2019: Florida’s Rainy Season Is Ending, And Parts Of The State Are In A Drought
The abnormally dry conditions can actually be traced to Hurricane Dorian dodging the state.
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