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Despite the help from countries around the world, the U.S. this week hit a rate of 73% of stores being out-of-stock on baby formula.
Read More »Baby formula shortage is causing families to scramble in Florida and around the US
Vinyl still spins at Hear Again Records
Opened in 1994 as a CD and DVD store on West University Avenue, the store has changed locations and ownership. The independent business has not only evolved into the premier record store in Gainesville, but also a hub for music culture downtown.
Read More »The Point, June 8, 2022: With youth violence rising, officials hope summer programming can help
Summer camp began in Hawthorne this week, a return of programming to the rural area after a decade.
Read More »North Central Florida YMCA brings summer camp to rural areas
The need for more affordable out of school programming has been central in local discussions around youth violence.
Read More »The Point, June 7, 2022: State audit questions accuracy of Florida’s COVID-19 data
The report was released Monday and said the numbers were inaccurate, incomplete and delayed.
Read More »The Point, June 6, 2022: Sentencing expected this week in fatal 2020 hit-and-run case that killed UF student Maggie Paxton
Joshua Figueroa, 32, is charged with fleeing the scene of her death.
Read More »The Point, June 3, 2022: Florida governor signs state budget after vetoing spending on local projects
The cuts included funding for a few proposed projects around north central Florida.
Read More »Gainesville residents and city officials gather to strategize how to tackle affordable housing issues in the city
City officials and residents met Wednesday in Bo Diddley Plaza to discuss a plan for solving the city's affordable housing problem.
Read More »The Point, June 2, 2022: What to expect in Florida as the Atlantic Hurricane Season begins
FPREN's Megan Borowski previews the season.
Read More »Congress passes legislation to address toxic algal blooms in South Florida, bill to target manatee restoration
As the bill waits for the president’s signature, local officials feel that this legislation is bringing together federal, state and local efforts in a cohesive attempt to restore the seagrass and manatee population.
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