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The Republican first won election to represent the Gainesville-area district in 2012.
Read More »Senate Panel Back ‘Best And Brightest’ Repeal
The proposed move to abandon the “Best and Brightest” bonus program is a first step by the Legislature in considering Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ambitious teacher-compensation plans, which include a new $300 million bonus program.
Read More »Holiday Food Drive Combats Alachua County Students’ Food Insecurity
The Alachua County Public Schools District is collecting food items for the Holiday Food Drive until Dec. 12 and will accept money donations until Dec. 18. The food boxes will benefit about 1,000 families this year.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 9, 2019: Floridians Mourn, Ask Questions In Wake Of Shootings In Miramar And Pensacola
The events from Thursday and Friday played out with tragic consequences at opposite ends of the state.
Read More »Transgender People Weigh In On What Will Decide Their 2020 Vote
There are more than 100,000 residents in the state of Florida who openly identify as transgender. How will they vote?
Read More »The Point, Dec. 5, 2019: ‘Retreat’ From Areas Prone To Sea Level Rise Could Become More Common In The Florida Keys
The New York Times reports on decisions in Monroe County that signal a reticence to keep building in areas prone to sea level rise.
Read More »Controversy Emerges Over Plan To House Howard Bishop Middle School Students At Other School Campus
Forty-two Alachua County schools are being renovated in 12 years, and the speed is causing some tension and pain between the district, parents and people who live near schools like Westwood.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 3, 2019: Buried Alive: The Story Of The Heroic Rescue That Saved A Gainesville Construction Worker
Interviews and government records about the case provide significant new details about the nightmarish accident.
Read More »The Point, Nov. 27, 2019: More Questions Emerge About Another Recent Election In Marion County
There are even larger questions in Ocala than in McIntosh.
Read More »Chinese Schools In Gainesville Help Children Connect With Their Heritage
The Chinese School Association in the United States and National Council of Associations of Chinese Language Schools report there are 531 registered Chinese schools nationwide.
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