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Alachua County school district removes book about transgender teen after parent complaint
Why we reported this story the way we did This news article covers the Alachua County Public Schools’ removal of a book about transgender and gender-fluid teens from the libraries at Gainesville High and Hawthorne Middle and High schools. The story explains why the book was removed and describes passages …
Read More »UFORA apartment construction delay continues, tenants see no end in sight
Some University of Florida students are still waiting on a place to live, nearly halfway through the semester. The UFORA apartment complex has yet to finish construction after an initial proposed move-in date of August 5. Alyson Gonzalez, a UF parent, said she is feeling “frustrated and misled” because the …
Read More »Living alongside coyotes, Floridians defend their livlihoods
The North Central Florida terrain is home to what some call an unwanted visitor. In areas like Fort White, Trenton and Bell, packs of coyotes often leave traces behind. From murdered chickens to attacked cats, the area has seen its fair share of encounters. Andrew Nettles is a Trenton, Florida …
Read More »Meelypops, the nickname that turned into a business
Struggle through college, earn your degree and get to work. That’s exactly what Jameel Mohammed did. Little did he know that a decade later his life would take a crazy turn. After earning two diplomas from the University of Florida and beginning a career in health sciences, he and his …
Read More »The Point, Oct. 3, 2023: Super Bowl streaker not fazed by new Florida law
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • Fresh Take Florida: ‘I would still do it’: Super Bowl streaker says new Florida law won’t work. “Starting this week, Florida has a new law stiffening penalties on attention-grabbers who sprint across …
Read More »Young Gainesville leaders educate community on wildlife conservation
Sevaral organizations shared information about the issues harming the ecosystem, including invasive species and groundwater contamination.
Read More »UF students mark Child Health Day with walk to Shands Hospital
Pediatric illness is something University of Florida student, Kalie Wright, knows well. It all started when she was sitting in the crowd of an event for Dance Marathon during her Sophomore year of high school. “I was listening to a story by a lady named Marsha Tripp,” she said. “These …
Read More »Parents plead for rehabilitation for son charged with stalking and burglary
Troy-Baker Robinson, 35, of Gainesville, had a bond hearing Thursday in regard to charges filed against him earlier this month for occupying a vacant apartment and stalking a University of Florida student.
Read More »Palatka teen is dead after being struck by lightning
Baylee Holbrook was struck and killed by lightning as she and her father were hunting in Palatka Tuesday.
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