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DeSantis signed a number of new school laws. Here's what you should know before August
After an onslaught of controversial Florida bills that were signed into law in 2023, parents and students might be apprehensive about what new laws might impact them in the 2024-2025 school year. This year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of laws that deregulate public schools, expand school choice,...
More widespread thunderstorms during this week
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sunday evening storms developed with a few downpours. Ward Lake, on the east side of Bradenton, picked up a half inch (0.53″), the east side of Sarasota almost a half inch (0.43″) and 0.75″ in east Venice. We’ll see more widespread afternoon and evening storms to start the week.
Florida’s track stars out on Friday night at Holloway Pro Classic
The Holloway Pro Classic, named for Florida’s legendary head coach Mike Holloway, took place at Percy Beard Track at James G. Pressley Stadium on Friday night. The event featured many of the top athletes in the world who reside and train in Gainesville — including a handful of current and former Gators. Stars of the Gators’ 2024 season Grace Stark, Jevaughn Powell, Wanya McCoy, Malcom Clemons and Robert Gregory were among the top finishers in their respective events, with Powell claiming a personal best in the last event of the season at Percy Beard Track. The night concluded with one final jump for the Gator legend, Christian Taylor. The two-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time Worlds gold medalist, two-time NCAA Outdoor Triple Jump champion, and the holder of the second-best triple jump mark in history sealed his awe-inspiring career where it began, with Coach Holloway the first to greet him at the pit. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Montrell Johnson set to lead Gators’ backfield in 2024
Florida running back Montrell Johnson is back for his senior season and is expected to lead the Gators’ backfield in 2024. In three seasons at the collegiate level and two in the SEC, Johnson’s totaled 2,496 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns, eclipsing 800 yards and 5.2 yards per carry in each of his three seasons.
Gainesville man arrested for attempted burglary and property damage after allegedly trying to break into ex-girlfriend’s apartment
Brice Simeon Daniels, 24, was arrested early this morning and charged with attempted burglary of an occupied dwelling and property damage after allegedly trying to break into the back door of his ex-girlfriend's apartment and then breaking a window. He is also facing a sworn complaint for punching the same victim in the face and then choking her and breaking her phone in June The post Gainesville man arrested for attempted burglary and property damage after allegedly trying to break into ex-girlfriend’s apartment appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Gators star Billy Horschel falls short at 2024 Open but finishes second for best career major finish
It had been 35 years since a former Florida Gators golfer won a major championship entering Sunday’s final round at the 2024 Open Championship, and it will now be at least 36 before it happens again. Billy Horschel, who led through 54 holes at Royal Troon entering the final round, ultimately fell in Scotland to fellow American Xander Schauffele, who claimed his second career major in three tries this year.
Mural outside new Zaxby’s location celebrates Gainesville’s culture
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A new Zaxby’s location in Gainesville is welcoming BSBC partners back home with a mural after opening the restaurant in their hometown of Gainesville. Boris Ochsenius, Shaun Morris, Blake Fletcher, and Cotton Fletcher are all owners of BSBC and have been business partners in site...
Plenty of time before Nov. 5 ballots sent to printer, elections officials and experts say
President Joe Biden's decision Sunday to step down as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee will not affect the ability of elections officials to properly prepare ballots for the Nov. 5 election. Even before the president bowed out, elections officials across the state knew they would not be able to put the party's nominee...
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
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