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Read More »The Point, July 21, 2022: Jurors hear testimony from former students during Parkland sentencing trial
Several survivors showed their injuries in the courtroom on Wednesday.
Read More »Alachua County is battling overcrowding at its animal shelter, so adoptions are free for now
It has announced a free adoption event on Friday and Saturday at the shelter to help alleviate the overcrowding.
Read More »The Point, July 18, 2022: Sentencing trial for Parkland shooter begins this week
Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty to all charges in the 2018 school shooting.
Read More »Meet the Gators men’s basketball team’s secret weapon
The Gators men’s basketball team’s unsung heroes work hard to let the coaches coach and the players play. These heroes: the student managers and graduate assistant are the glue to make this season run smoothly. Their role is versatile. Their tasks range from gear shipments to helping with drills during …
Read More »Rain is no match for inaugural First Street Folk Festival
The threat of a Gainesville summer rain failed to deter eager ears from filling the South West First Street and South West First Avenue intersection for Sunday’s first-ever First Street Folk Festival.
Read More »The Point, July 7, 2022: New 988 crisis hotline number could lead to Baker Act increase for children with autism, advocates worry
The number is scheduled to launch later this month.
Read More »Advocates call for more autism training for crisis hotlines ahead of 988 launch
National suicide prevention hotlines are bracing for an influx of calls when the new, shorter number – 988 – launches. Some advocates are asking whether the hotline will be ready to serve people with autism.
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 »Tiny retail park opens in Williston
Following the creation of a tiny house resort and the addition of a market, Homestead Tiny House Co. introduced its tiny retail park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 9 at 11:30 a.m. and a grand opening on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., paving Williston’s path from …
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