Tag Archives: Rules

Land of the fee? Costly permits now required to film some YouTube, TikTok videos in national parks

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Social media mavens may need to think twice before pulling out their iPhones, GoPros or other video equipment when they’re recording in breathtaking national parks like Yosemite, the Grand Canyon or the Everglades. The National Park Service is now requiring permits that could cost hundreds of dollars …

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The Point, March 6, 2023: Gainesville removes K-9 unit again

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Mainstreet Daily News: Gainesville again pulls police K-9 unit. “Two weeks after returning to regular duty, the K-9 squad at the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) will again leave regular service as the …

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The Point, Feb. 20, 2023: Alachua County approves surtax plans

Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Alachua County Commission moves forward with plans for surtax revenue. “Alachua County’s elected leaders have approved two new plans on how they will use $188 million in taxpayer money.” • …

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Local governments tackle pedestrian safety, panhandling

Panhandling and pedestrian safety are both prominent and continuing issues among communities in north central Florida. In the past 10 days, three local governments have started taking measures to keep pedestrians safe. They join Gainesville and Alachua County, which have also enacted ordinances in recent years. Gainesville Gainesville in 2021 …

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