Much to the delight of concerned parents, the Alachua County School Board on Tuesday began a process to see if it could address overcrowded schools. Every Alachua County student is zoned to attend a certain elementary, middle and high school based on where they live. And starting Tuesday, the school …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Fresh Take Florida: New group emerges to pay UF athletes; Gator Collective dissolves after mishandled QB deal. “A new player in the big money race to pay University of Florida athletes emerged …
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Westin Martin, an eighth grader from Lincoln Middle School, will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland beginning May 30. Martin outlasted 13 students in the First Coast Spelling Bee in Jacksonville this month to win his qualifying spot.
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The head of the Gator Collective, Eddie Rojas, announced Tuesday that his organization was "passing the baton" to Florida Victorious, which he said will become the primary group organizing payments to University of Florida athletes.
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From a refreshing drink in the hot Florida sun to the makeup of every living thing, The Water State Festival hopes to show Floridians the pivotal role water plays in their lives. Play Hard Florida’s inaugural The Water State Festival will happen on April 15 from noon to 6 p.m. …
Read More »Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Clemons files GRU control bill in Florida House. “HB 1645 allows the governor, rather than the Gainesville City Commission, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the utility company.” • …
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Artists, makers and vendors flocked to High Springs to participate in High Springs’ first art fair called Art Fair on the Green. Artists from cities throughout Florida and even out-of-state came to the fair to put their art on display, share their stories and sell their products. High Springs hosts …
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Permitless carry will be legal as of July 1 in the state of Florida. The new law will allow people in Florida to carry a concealed weapon without any permit requirement. It’s all a part of a nearly 106-page bill labeled House Bill 543. But the debate starts at what …
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Rep. Chuck Clemons filed a bill in the Florida House on Monday that — if passed — would hand control of Gainesville Regional Utilities over to the state. HB 1645 allows the governor, rather than the Gainesville City Commission, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the utility company. The …
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When it comes to youth literacy rates in Alachua County, the overall numbers appear promising. According to USNews.com, 56% of elementary students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, a number that ranks high up on the list of counties in Florida. However, there is a massive internal …
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