Florida legislators reversed course on a plan that would have limited the state’s popular Bright Futures college scholarships after a public outcry and concerns by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Read More »Alachua County Criminal Courthouse Renamed After Judge Stephan Mickle
The Alachua County Criminal Courthouse is being renamed in honor of late Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr.
Read More »The Point, March 24, 2021: ‘Shecession?’ Not For These Female Entrepreneurs In Gainesville
Subscribe to The Point to invite us into your inbox with the most important Florida news from Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Today’s top Florida stories • WUFT News: These Female-Owned Businesses In Gainesville Persevere In Spite Of Nationwide Challenges. “In 1972, there were only 402,000 female-owned businesses in the …
Read More »State And Local Officials Plan For Projects To Decrease Pedestrian Accidents
The City of Gainesville, UF administration and the Florida Department of Transportation are working together on long-term projects to potentially decrease the amount of pedestrian accidents.
Read More »The Point, March 23, 2021: ‘Watch It Happen’: Another University Avenue Development Is Rising In Gainesville
The 1200 block of West University Avenue will likely be a construction zone early next year.
Read More »University Of Florida Holds First Virtual Match Day Ceremony For 2021 College Of Medicine Class
The University of Florida held their first virtual Match Day ceremony for the College of Medicine’s class of 2021 on Friday. Match Day is known to be one of the most important days for medical students around the country. During the ceremony, 142 UF College of Medicine students discovered where they will complete their residency training.
Read More »The Point, March 22, 2021: Never Say Never: The Story Of A Double Amputee Golfer In Ocala
Nick Stilwell lost both of his legs over a decade ago, but he has since competed nationally.
Read More »‘Whose Line?’s’ Brad Sherwood & Colin Mochrie Bring Improv to Zoom for The Hipp at Home
"People still don't believe that we made up the stuff on 'Whose Line?' That's like the bane of our existence ... that some people just think 'there is no way they're making this up,' which is in a certain sense ... like the ultimate compliment and insult all in one."
Read More »The Point, March 19, 2021: Florida’s Age Restrictions For COVID-19 Vaccine Could Disappear In April
The governor made the announcement yesterday.
Read More »The Point, March 18, 2021: Proposal To Require Political Bias Surveys At Florida Universities Nears House Vote
The legislature is concerned about the extent to which universities lean Democrat.
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