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Storm survivors, some of who lost all, wonder what comes next?
Read More »The Point, Sept. 30, 2022: Hurricane Ian: The scale of devastation, statewide impacts and how you can help
The storm has moved on from Florida, but its impacts are here to stay in many communities.
Read More »Hour-by-hour updates: Florida begins recovery after Hurricane Ian
This is a live event and this page will be updated as necessary as Hurricane Ian impacts Florida. You can also sign up to receive local updates through Alert Florida.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 16, 2022: Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida is no ‘sanctuary state’ for immigrants
The controversy continued for a second day after his decision received national pushback.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 15, 2022: In a surprise move, defense attorneys for confessed Parkland school shooter rest their case
The announcement frustrated the judge and prosecutors on Wednesday.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 8, 2022: Parents of Gainesville child who shot himself face multiple felony charges
Ja’Kobe Ferguson began to play with a parent's unlocked guns when one discharged on Aug. 24, police said.
Read More »The Point, July 6, 2022: Florida’s 15-week abortion ban is back in place after a judge blocked it
The state attorney general quickly appealed, and the judge's ruling was reversed.
Read More »The Point, July 5, 2022: Another above-normal hurricane season is likely ahead for Florida
Most storm activity in the state happens after Aug. 1.
Read More »The Point, June 29, 2022: Alachua County School District Reverses Decision, Will Not Enforce Clear Backpack Policy Next School Year
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WCJB TV20: Alachua County School District reverses clear backpack rule after backlash from parents. “One day after announcing clear backpacks will be required for middle and high school students, Alachua County Public …
Read More »The Point, June 13, 2022: State acknowledges the Rodman Dam is at risk of breaching, a report shows
Our new special series, "High Hazard," begins today with this story.
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