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Florida Man visits local retirement home for horses
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida is famous for retirees, and even horses can enjoy the retired life in North Central Florida. TV20′s Adam Pittman takes us out to pasture, in this week’s Florida Man Adventures. “Today we are here in Alachua, at the retirement home for horses at...
Gainesville celebrates the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park
With community leaders and neighbors in attendance, the City of Gainesville marked the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The post Gainesville celebrates the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
High Springs man on probation arrested for fleeing at high speed, accelerating toward patrol cars
Howard Carl McLees, 62, was arrested yesterday after fleeing from officers at high speed and accelerating toward multiple patrol vehicles, forcing officers to take evasive action to avoid being hit by his truck. The post High Springs man on probation arrested for fleeing at high speed, accelerating toward patrol cars appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Montrell Johnson Jr. ready to take on increased workload in 2024
It feels like Montrell Johnson has been the guy at running back for Florida since Billy Napier took over in the Swamp, but 2024 will be the first time he truly enters the season as Florida’s primary running back. Despite impressing as a true freshman under Billy Napier at Louisiana, Johnson spent his sophomore year splitting carries with first-year rusher Trevor Etienne and mobile quarterback Anthony Richardson. Johnson led the team with 155 carries in 2022, but Etienne (118) and Richardson (103) clearly ate into his workload. He split carries with Etienne again in 2023, ending the year with 152 carries. Etienne’s...
The Rock School authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Programme
The Rock School, a leading K-12 private Christian school, proudly announces its authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for grades 6 through 10. The post The Rock School authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Programme appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville Sun staff honored with four awards at annual FSNE conference in Orlando
The Gainesville Sun staff was honored Thursday with four awards — including two first-place honors — during the annual Florida Society of News Editors conference in Orlando. The annual journalism contest recognizes work across the Sunshine State's newspaper industry and features some of the best reporters and editors in the business. Local News Editor...
Mario Cristobal says Miami football focused on training camp before Florida Gators
Head coach Mario Cristobal stated the Miami football team is preparing for training camp before they focus on their season opener at Florida. Cristobal responded to a question about opening the season playing a rivalry game at Florida and the tone it could set for the remainder of the season.
Florida LAX has 6 named to IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, earns honor squad status
The Florida lacrosse program featured six student-athletes on the 2024 Division l IWLCA Academic Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 academic year, it was announced Wednesday afternoon. The Gators also earned IWLCA Academic Honor Squad status for their excellence in the classroom. Paisley Eagan, Josie Hahn, Liz Harrison, Emily Lortz, Jackie Norsworthy and Danielle Pavinelli were the six members of the Orange and Blue to earn the academic accolade. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be in their junior year or later, amassing a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or greater. Lortz, Hahn and Pavinelli all received 4.00 GPAs this past spring, with Lortz being awarded the Elite 90 Award in May for having the highest cumulative GPA at the Final Four (3.99). Florida was one of 100 Division l programs to be named an IWLCA Honor Squad for the 2023-2024 academic year. To qualify as an Honor Squad, a team must have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or greater; Florida posted a cumulative GPA of 3.55 with a 3.57 GPA in the spring and a 3.52 GPA in the fall. 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.
Walking trail in SE Gainesville built to improve health of residents and honor area icons
A new walking trail in the Lincoln Estates community in southeast Gainesville seeks to improve the health of residents and increase awareness of people who have made a difference in the community. Funded by the city of Gainesville’s part of the Wild Spaces & Public Places program and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, the Lincoln Yard Park walking trail that begins at 2099 SE Eighth Ave. was introduced to the community during a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Florida football seeking more big plays from WRs in 2024
Florida football lost a wide receiver to the first round of the NFL Draft last April, but there is thought that the receiving corps could be as talented and deeper heading into the 2024 season Still, it won't be easy replacing the talent and production of Ricky Pearsall, who led the Florida Gators...
Florida making strong, early push for this in-state class of 2026 OL
Lakewood High (St. Petersburg, Florida) offensive lineman Chancellor Cambell is one of the rising juniors Florida’s recruiting team has focused on heavily this summer, and those efforts are paying, according to Swamp247. Campbell visited The Swamp twice in March and then secured an offer in May to open the summer. Since then, the Gators have only further cemented themselves as the top team on his list. He was in Gainesville most recently in June and will be back this weekend for the Grill in the ‘Ville event to close out the summer recruiting period. A return trip at the beginning of fall...
Free backpacks, school supplies at back-to-school events throughout Marion this weekend
There are several back-to-school events planned for this weekend across Marion County, with most featuring free backpacks and school supplies, among other community resources and giveaways. Marion County students are invited to receive free backpacks filled with supplies this weekend during several community events this weekend. The Mary Sue Rich...
U.S. Attorney's Office Targets Corruption at FCC Coleman, Inmates and Staff Charged
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg Announces New Prosecutions to Address Crimes at Coleman Federal Correctional Complex. Federal law enforcement agencies have been working diligently since 2021 through the Ocala Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, bringing a wide range of criminal charges against inmates and staff members alike. Charges include murder, assault, drug distribution, sexual assault, and bribery, among other offenses.
NWS Melbourne: More of the Same, Temperatures Will Reach the Low to Mid 90s With Heat Indices 100 to 106 Degrees
East- Central Florida - Friday July 26, 2024: The National Weather Service in Melbourne is predicting more of the same today across East-Central; Florida,. temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s with heat indices 100 to 106 degrees. However, greater moisture returns to the area today, bringing increased rain...
Best Buy heir lists his massive waterfront Tampa Bay mansion for $4.9 million
The son of Best Buy founder and former CEO Richard M. Schulze is selling his sprawling waterfront estate in Tampa Bay. Located at 1227 Osowaw Blvd., in Spring Hill, and coming in over 10,000-square-feet, the home comes with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, two tennis courts, a wine cellar, a two-story walk-in closet, a home theater, a 40-plus car garage, and a pretty drama-packed backstory.
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