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.
Read More »Gainesville Veterans for Peace say goodbye to annual Memorial Mile event
On Monday, the Gainesville chapter of Veterans for Peace held its final Memorial Mile Memorial Day event – opting for an informational table rather than temporary tombstones.
Read More »Gainesville Zine Fest makes a comeback
The Gainesville Zine Fest made its anticipated comeback Friday after being canceled for the past two years. “This was only possible because there are so many amazing creative groups and organizations in our community,” Fi Stewart-Taylor said. Zine Fest, which is hosted by the Civic Media Center, is an event …
Read More »Habitat for Humanity unveils new house in Greater Duval neighborhood in Gainesville
In the Greater Duval neighborhood of Gainesville, a new home was built and dedicated to an honorable member of Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership Program.
Read More »The Point, May 27, 2022: Florida governor signs home insurance, condo safety legislation following special session
The package of bills is designed to stabilize policy premiums and protect against another tragedy like Surfside.
Read More »A dairy farm in Trenton is turning cow poop into profits
Dairy and beef cattle farms produce about 2% of total worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. According to Climate Watch Data, in 2018, 2% accounted for 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas. Alliance uses a system called an anaerobic digester to process their manure. From the outside, it just looks like a large concrete platform covered in metal pipes.
Read More »The Point, May 26, 2022: Florida’s special session wraps with passage of bills to aid property insurance problems
The session lasted three days and saw swift action on insurance policies and condo safety.
Read More »‘The Candy Lady of Sugarhill’ turns 100
Mrs. Elnora Payne raised four generations of children – and the rest of the neighborhood, too.
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