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With a permit, they can be carried in many parts of the building, although not inside legislative or committee meetings.
Read More »Untold Florida: How Do School And District Grades Align In Those Statewide Reports?
Trying to understand Florida’s school ranking system is no easy task. It involves a complex formula spelled in a 40-page document to explain how the numbers arrive at a ranking.
Read More »How Dixie County Is Working To Improve Its Addiction Recovery Services
In 2017, Dixie County was the worst county in the state in opioid-related deaths.
Read More »House Impeaches President Trump A 2nd Time, Citing Insurrection At U.S. Capitol
Just one week before he will leave office, Trump has now become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 13, 2021: How To Watch Today’s Impeachment Proceedings
They begin at 9 a.m. Follow NPR's coverage here.
Read More »DeSantis Vows To ‘Act Very Quickly’ If Disorderly Protests Erupt
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement “reinforcements” will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the state Capitol.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 12, 2021: Florida Reports Record Seven-Day Average Of COVID-19 Cases
The state has averaged about 15,000 per day over the past week.
Read More »Avoiding A Florida On Fire: The Importance Of Prescribed Burns
Ash-filled air and smoke-filled skies are more common in Florida than one might think. Prescribed fire is used year-round to preserve some of our state’s unique ecosystems.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 11, 2021: The State Of Historic Preservation In Gainesville
Efforts to save old structures and neighborhoods have been rocky in the past few years.
Read More »Historic Preservation In Gainesville At A Crossroads After Planner’s Resignation
An ordinance clarified the local historic preservation board’s power, the City Commission’s role in helping it and process of future preservation. As part of the process, the commission and board held a joint meeting in April 2019 to discuss hiring a preservation planner.
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