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Can Florida football defensive line generate more heat on the QB in 2024?
The SEC is a line of scrimmage league, and Florida football needs to show improvement up front to contend with the top teams in the conference. The Florida Gators lost top pass rusher Princely Umanmielen (7 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss in 2023) to Ole Miss last season, but added new defensive line coach Gerald Chatman, who brings a no-nonsense approach in leading the position group. Chatman was hired from Tulane after Florida jettisoned former defensive line coach Sean Spencer, who landed at Texas A&M.
City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development
The Alachua City Commission approved the preliminary plat of a 198-acre development called Tara Forest West in northwest Alachua at a regular meeting on Monday. The commission also approved a proposed millage rate 7.9% higher than the rollback rate. Multiple citizens attended the meeting to ask the commission to vote...
“I love it when we’re a test case”: Gainesville City Commission passes Inclusionary Zoning ordinance on first reading
Late in the evening of their July 18 meeting, the Gainesville City Commission passed an Inclusionary Ordinance on first reading, reducing the minimum threshold for mandatory affordable housing units from 50 to 10 units in the project. The post “I love it when we’re a test case”: Gainesville City Commission passes Inclusionary Zoning ordinance on first reading appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida made a huge jump in the recruiting rankings after Vernell Brown III committed
With the weekend commitment of Verbell Brown III, Florida made a pretty seismic jump in the recruiting rankings. The jump in the On3 Industry Rankings underscores how big of a get Brown is for Florida, but also how underwhelming the Gators have recruited so far this year. Brown is a...
Lake City man sentenced to 50 years in prison for Gainesville home invasion robbery that left victim paralyzed
Kob'ie Trevellus Jaman Archer, 23, of Lake City, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after entering an open plea to armed home invasion robbery and attempted felony murder. The post Lake City man sentenced to 50 years in prison for Gainesville home invasion robbery that left victim paralyzed appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida Gators Shine in 2024 CCBL All-Star Game Selections
Three Florida Gators players have been selected for the East Division's team in the Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game. Infielder Cade Kurland, catcher/first baseman Brody Donay, and pitcher Jake Clemente have all earned spots in the prestigious game. Jake Clemente boasts a 1.93 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 18.2...
TV20′s Countdown to Kickoff 2024: Buchholz Bobcats
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Buchholz football is synonymous with Mark Whittemore. When he called it a career last season, defensive coordinator Chuck Bell came in and the victories continued. But, the Bobcats missed out on a class 6A title shot. In 2024, Whittemore returns to the sidelines and Bell is...
GPD asks public for assistance in identifying suspects in shooting at Dee’s Liquor
GPD is asking for help in locating suspects who were in a black Cadillac SRX on July 12 at Dee's Liquor The post GPD asks public for assistance in identifying suspects in shooting at Dee’s Liquor appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Dave’s Hot Chicken grand opening at Butler Plaza will be on July 26
Dave's Hot Chicken will open their newest location here at Butler Shopping Center District on July 26. The post Dave’s Hot Chicken grand opening at Butler Plaza will be on July 26 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Parents encouraged to register new students right away
Families of students who will be entering an Alachua County public school for the first time and those who have moved or will be moving to a new school zone within the district are encouraged to register their students as soon as possible. The post Parents encouraged to register new students right away appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Artist and residents create HeART Wall across from Depot Park
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An artist in brought hundreds of residents together to create a heart mural. It’s located across the street from Depot Park and is meant to be a symbol of unity. “We call this project a love letter to Gainesville from Gainesville because I definitely couldn’t...
Gainesville man arrested for pointing a gun at two men after car crash
Oscar Danilo Baltodanogarcia, 30, was arrested yesterday for allegedly pointing a gun at two men following a car crash. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing a gun at two men after car crash appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Widow of store owner grieves loss of husband
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a jewelry store owner who was killed last week by a customer, according to police. The deadly shooting happened on Friday inside Volusia Gold Diamond & Loans. The suspect, who was stopped and restrained by other customers, remains behind bars.
Mentoring program celebrates 13th year of existence in Alachua County
Young men involved with the 13th edition of the Manhood Youth Development Program were honored and received words of wisdom during a ceremony on Sunday. Held at Santa Fe College’s Blount Center in downtown Gainseville, the theme was "Past, Present and Future: From Boys to Men." "We needed to reach back to help these...
Fan poll: Biggest rival for Florida football. Is it Georgia, FSU or someone else?
When it comes to Florida football, there's no shortage of rivalries inside and outside the SEC. The Florida Gators play Georgia annually in Jacksonville in a border skirmish that was dominated by UF from 1990-2010 before turning the way of the Bulldogs the last decade. Florida and Tennessee engaged in...
Florida Football QB Graham Mertz has been embracing his leadership role
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz is embracing his role as a team leader heading into the 2024 season. The sixth-year senior wasn't necessarily a fan favorite when it was announced he would be transferring to Florida from Wisconsin, but his overall play, combined with his grit and determination, quelled most fear Gator fans may have had.
Blue-chip safety recruit to make verbal commitment this weekend
The coming weekend is another big one for the Florida football program as four-star safety Lagonza Hayward out of Lyons (Georgia) Toombs County in the 2025 cycle gets set to make his verbal commitment. The 6-foot-1-inch, 200-pound defensive back made an official visit with the Gators in mid-June and is zeroing in on his final decision. “On my birthday, July 27, between Florida and South Carolina,” Hayward revealed as his decision date after his Florida OV. However, he has changed things a bit since that announcement. “The offers came in, I had a lot of choices and I had to make a tough decision....
New principal takes over St. Patrick Interparish School in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Dr. Christine Higgins has taken over as the new principal at Saint Patrick Interparish School. Higgins assumed the role of principal on July 1. The principal will be tasked with cleaning up the school’s image and reassuring parents after a scandal involving inappropriate touching of students and the failure of administrators to act.
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