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As the year comes to a close, here's a look back at the stories that stayed in the headlines.
Read More »The Point, Dec. 23, 2020: Coronavirus And Beyond: These Were 25 Of The Top Stories Of 2020
Jacksonville Police Officer Battles ALS With The Help Of Community
Judge has been a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for over 30 years and is currently serving as an assistant chief officer.
Read More »‘You Were Consistently Amazing’: Hundreds Celebrate The Life Of Patricia Hilliard-Nunn
Hilliard-Nunn – Tricia, to her friends – died at age 57 on Aug. 5. The cause of death has not been shared publicly, and the several other speakers focused instead on the many ways they knew her.
Read More »Contactless Claus: Santa Visits Look Different Due To COVID
With COVID-19 cases spiking as the holiday season approaches, stores and malls around Gainesville are reworking their annual Santa events to keep the Christmas spirit alive while following safety guidelines.
Read More »Ocala To Become First Florida City To Install Safe Haven Baby Boxes For Mothers In Crisis
Since 2000, records show 388 babies have been abandoned in Florida.
Read More »You Can Now Fish For Snook In Cedar Key. Why? Climate Change, Most Likely
University of Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission researchers have studied the common snook for more than a decade, tracking their movements and recent invasion into the waters near Cedar Key, a town with fewer than 700 residents an hour southwest of Gainesville.
Read More »CDC Data Show Florida Ranked The Lowest In Flu Vaccination Rate Among All 50 States
During the coronavirus pandemic, this data adds a newfound urgency to flu season in the state.
Read More »Food Banks And Pantries Facing High Demand Due To COVID-19
Food pantries and food banks alike are desperate for benevolence these days. COVID-19 has left millions more people nationwide at risk of food insecurity.
Read More »UF Continues To Face Backlash For Spring Reopening Plans
The protest held in front of Tigert Hall is among the string of complaints directed at UF’s administration.
Read More »LGBTQ Group Creates Safe Space Approaching Transgender Day Of Remembrance
Each year on Nov. 20, groups like Unspoken Treasure honor transgender people killed in acts of anti-transgender violence. The society along with TranQuility, the Pride Community Center and other local LGBTQ groups will hold a vigil at 7 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza.
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