Gov. Ron DeSantis is being sued by a group of migrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Critics are calling the decision "political theater" as Republicans attempt to bring attention to Biden's "failed border policies."
Read More »The Point, Sept. 21, 2022: Florida’s governor sued over migrant flights
The people flown from Texas to Massachusetts filed a class-action suit on Tuesday against Ron DeSantis.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 20, 2022: Two Gainesville-area proposed developments, totaling 6,000 acres, are up for discussion this week
One is on Gainesville's northern boundary line, the other in southwest Alachua County.
Read More »The Point, Sept. 1, 2022: Charlie Crist leaves Congress ahead of general election
Crist will take on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in November.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 24, 2022: From governor to school board to city commission, these are the primary results
Florida voters made their picks Tuesday in the primary election.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 10, 2022: Three constitutional amendment proposals await Florida voters on the November ballot
Here's a rundown of what each one is, along with a preview of one of Alachua County's August school board races.
Read More »The Point, July 29, 2022: It was hotter than normal in Florida this month, and that’s likely to continue into fall
Florida is also leaning above normal in precipitation through the end of October.
Read More »The Point, July 13, 2022: The challenge of storm forecasting during the early part of hurricane season
Tropical disturbances form closer to land but often give forecasters less time to warn the public.
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 28, 2022: Middle And High Schoolers In Alachua County Will have To Wear Clear Backpacks Next School Year
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • The Gainesville Sun ($): Alachua County school district to require clear bags for middle, high school students. “The decision to have clear backpacks also comes after a rise in youth violence this …
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