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The controversy continued for a second day after his decision received national pushback.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 17, 2022: Gainesville’s controversial zoning changes could take effect as soon as October
They face county and state review, plus another vote by the city commissioners.
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 »Students, businesses respond to COVID-19 surge
On Tuesday, UF Health Shands Hospital had 131 COVID-19 patients, 88 of them COVID-19 positive, Emily Mavrakis, a writer for UF Health Communications, wrote in an email.
Read More »The Point, July 15, 2022: Ahead of midterm election, legal battle continues over 2021 Florida law
A federal judge previously ruled the law was unconstitutional.
Read More »The Point, July 12, 2022: Tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico could bring North Florida heavy rain
The pattern has a low chance of developing into a tropical storm.
Read More »The Point, July 6, 2022: Florida’s 15-week abortion ban is back in place after a judge blocked it
The state attorney general quickly appealed, and the judge's ruling was reversed.
Read More »The Point, July 5, 2022: Another above-normal hurricane season is likely ahead for Florida
Most storm activity in the state happens after Aug. 1.
Read More »The Point, July 1, 2022: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of This Weekend’s Fanfares And Fireworks At Flavet Field
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you The Point will return to your inbox on Tuesday, July 5, following the Independence Day holiday on Monday. • WUFT: Everything you need to know to enjoy Fanfares & Fireworks. “Enjoy an evening of …
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