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Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Gainesville’s Evergreen Cemetery hosts Memorial Day service to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “Gainesville’s Evergreen Cemetery Memorial Day service held on Monday offered a chance for community connection …
Read More »The Point, May 23, 2023: Retailers await DeSantis’ signature on tax holidays
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Gainesville Police arrest man after seven-hour armed standoff. “Gainesville Police say an armed man barricaded himself inside a home in the Anglewood subdivision off Newberry Road early Monday morning.” • …
Read More »The Point, May 11, 2023: Teachers’ unions begin legal fight against new Florida law
Critics called the measure a "union-busting" bill as it went through the legislature.
Read More »The Point, May 9, 2023: Police in Gainesville have backed off of criminal penalties for underage drinking
The policy change began in 2018.
Read More »The Point, May 8, 2023: Special report: Exploring the latest in the battle against citrus greening
UF’s shrinking orchard is an emblem of the statewide groves its researchers are trying to save.
Read More »The Point, May 3, 2023: Investigation reveals trend around Florida’s new loud music law
The data show Black drivers are nearly three times more likely to receive a ticket.
Read More »Florida LGBTQ+ lawmaker to GOP: ‘I’m literally trying to exist’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State Sen. Shevrin Jones can often be seen at the Florida Capitol greeting staff and colleagues with a smile or laugh, but when he’s alone it’s a different story. “The outward expression is to show God’s love. That’s what I was taught,” said Jones, a Democrat. But, …
Read More »The Point, May 1, 2023: Lawmakers approve change to “resign-to-run” law
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • WUFT News: Gainesville city commissioners seek clarity about Ironwood Golf Course finances. “After years of substantial operational losses and an audit from the state, the Gainesville City Commission wants more transparency about …
Read More »Buchholz alum looks to set a trend for Alachua County football players
Jaren Hamilton’s high school football career is full of accolades of which most could only dream. He was a four-star wide receiver while shining at P.K. Yonge and Buchholz High School. He blazed the competition in offseason camps and carried that over to his performance on Friday nights with over …
Read More »Some DeSantis allies feel growing urgency for him to launch 2024 bid
Inside the Florida statehouse, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Republican allies say they’re working “at warp speed” to finish their legislative business. In South Carolina and Nevada, early voting states that are critical in a presidential primary, his operatives are moving quickly to build out a political team that is essentially a campaign in waiting. …
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