Legal experts expressed skepticism over a move by the DeSantis administration to shut down pro-Palestinian student organizations on college campuses in Florida by employing a state law intended to punish groups that provide material support to terrorists. The experts cited a 2010 Supreme Court case that ruled the federal version …
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Ahead of a walkout protest planned Wednesday by some students at the University of Florida in support of victims of violence in Gaza after the attacks by Hamas, the DeSantis administration ordered universities here to dismantle chapters of a pro-Palestinian student organization. Acting at the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, …
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Visitors who once enjoyed the sound of gurgling water coming from the outdoor ponds at Gainesville City Hall Plaza may never hear those sounds again. The two ponds, now empty, would be replaced with grass and concrete as part of a $35,000 beautification plan under consideration by the city. …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Program to assist low-income tenants will continue in Alachua County. “The Energy Efficiency and Weatherization of Affordable Housing Program has been in effect from January to September with the goal …
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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Gainesville man attacked by police K-9 after fleeing scene pleads guilty to one count. “Terrell Bradley, the Gainesville man who was mauled by a police K-9 dog in July 2022 …
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills Wednesday that ban gender-affirming care for minors, target drag shows, restrict discussion of personal pronouns in schools and force people to use certain bathrooms. DeSantis has made anti-LGBTQ+ legislation a large part of his agenda as he prepares to seek the …
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Danielle Chanzes, the Florida Immigrant Coalition organizer for north central Florida, said she worries about anyone qualifying as a criminal if proposed House Bill 1617 and Senate Bill 1718 get signed into law. These bills were proposed by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia and Rep. Kiyan Michael and specifically target unlawful immigration. …
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HOMOSASSA, Fla. — For the small, outspoken liberal minority in Citrus County, death threats, bullying and harassment are common occurrences for their vocal opposition to conservative beliefs in the area. Dale Pray, a 68-year-old retiree who moved to Florida from Maine about 13 years ago, has publicly spoken out against …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Gainesville Sun ($): Sheriff Clovis Watson chose not to give employees 7% raise despite having funds to do so. “Alachua County officials are asking Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. to account for millions of …
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