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The camp is a microcosm of both this year’s housing crisis and the cracks in the local shelter system. Its uncertain future hints at what may be ahead for many more.
Read More »Gainesville homeless campers told to move by Dec. 1
The Point, Nov. 16, 2022: NASA’s Artemis I moon rocket mission blasts off in spectacular display against the night sky
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Artemis I gets off the ground, propelling historic mission. “Cheers and applause erupted from spectators at Kennedy Space Center in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday morning as NASA’s Artemis I moon …
Read More »The Point, Nov. 11, 2022: Tropical Storm Nicole causes major damage to A1A sections, other parts of Florida’s east coast
From Brevard County to Jacksonville, the storm damaged chunks of coastal homes and infrastructure.
Read More »There’s a push during November to find older shelter animals a fresh home
They may all be cute and cuddly creatures, but the odds are stacked against them to get adopted.
Read More »Every evacuation order called ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole, so far
Tropical Storm Nicole is set to begin impacting Florida Wednesday, with tropical storm conditions continuing into Thursday. Counties in Florida have started calling evacuation orders and opening shelters as Nicole approaches. Find out if you reside in an evacuation zone here. You can also find if you live in a flood-prone area here. Note …
Read More »Veterinary shortage makes its way to North Central Florida
A typical pet owner can spend hundreds of dollars yearly on scheduled veterinary visits. The increased cost of vet services is due partly to a nationwide shortage of veterinarians that has made its way to North Central Florida. Area shelters and clinics are scarce or operate with limited personnel.
Read More »Keeping the tradition of quilting alive through charity and community service
(Quilting a diverse mosaic as beautiful as the community it represents) On Thursday, Oct. 20, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Recreation Center on 34th Street, the Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild will be welcoming volunteers from the community to help organize homemade quilts, pillowcases, tote bags …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 18, 2022: Gainesville eliminates single-family zoning over public opposition
The decision could be reversed following new city commissioners' election in November.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 17, 2022: Results from a new survey of Florida colleges and universities did not go as expected
The survey was supposed to reveal anti-conservative sentiment on Florida's campuses, but that was not the case.
Read More »The Point, Oct. 6, 2022: How one man survived Hurricane Ian aboard his boat
Danny Ross says he has at least three lives after multiple close calls.
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