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The FDA is encouraging people with COVID-19 antibodies to donate plasma to help develop a treatment for the virus.
Read More »What It’s Like To Donate Plasma in Gainesville During The Pandemic
Ahead Of Christmas, A 3-Year Prison Sentence In Fatal Drunken Driving Crash
Adam J. Mandel, 20, of Weston also lost his driver’s license for life under the sentence imposed by Alachua Circuit Judge Mark Moseley.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 23, 2020: Coronavirus And Beyond: These Were 25 Of The Top Stories Of 2020
As the year comes to a close, here's a look back at the stories that stayed in the headlines.
Read More »Alachua County Enters Negotiation With Celebration Pointe For Sports Events Venue
The idea for this location — first floated a little over a year ago — has seen its share of controversy in reaching this point, but on Tuesday, the commissioners were all in.
Read More »‘The One-Armed Bandit’: How An Ocala Man Learned To Golf Without One Arm
Through determination and with the help of a special sling, Chris Kemp plays golf with one arm despite suffering paralysis in his left arm after a 2012 motorcycle accident.
Read More »Buchholz To Receive Athletic Facility Funding Amid Tensions Over Elections, Equity And Health
Tensions ran high Tuesday night at the Alachua County School Board district office on East University Avenue.
Read More »What Has COVID-19 Changed About The Florida Georgia Game? Things To Know If You’re Attending
As a result of COVID-19, this year's Florida Georgia game will not be the world’s largest outdoor cocktail party.
Read More »Gainesville High School Class Quarantined, School Remains Open
Under school district protocols, an entire class is quarantined if there are three or more positive cases in that class within 14 days.
Read More »Florida Begins Early Voting With No Major Problems Reported
Floridians began early voting in much of the state Monday with no serious problems reported in the key swing state.
Read More »Despite Florida’s Phase 3 Re-openings, Bargoers And Sports Fans Face Uncertainty
Bars have been open in Florida since September. The weekend that they first reopened, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe made his displeasure known.
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