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James Bond displays will open at Waldo museums on August 3
Waldo, Gainesville, and Ocala have a surprising connection to Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. Two museums in Waldo will highlight this Florida link with new displays on Saturday, August 3. The post James Bond displays will open at Waldo museums on August 3 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida baseball adds power-hitting USF transfer via transfer portal
Bobby Boser possesses the kind of power that makes elite SEC arms nervous, so it only makes sense for him to finish his college career in the nation’s toughest conference after three years with the South Florida Bulls. On Wednesday, Boser confirmed his commitment to the Florida Gators. The three-year Bull was named a 2024 First Team All-Conference selection in the American Athletic despite missing over 22 games with a broken bone in is hand. He batted .299 with 18 extra-base hits, 32 RBI and 28 runs scored. He leaves USF ranked eighth in program history with 31 career home runs. View...
Sportsbook offering SEC pair as most likely to be first coach fired
The Florida Gators are more than a month away from their 2024 season opener, but coach Billy Napier is already on the proverbial hot seat. The Gators' third-year coach is being offered at +400 by SportsBetting.ag to be the first NCAA football coach fired this season. Napier, who is 11-14 in two seasons in Gainesville, failed to lead the Gators to a bowl game for the first time since 2017.
Florida football’s chief staff member interviews for UGA job
Florida football chief of staff Mark Robinson reportedly interviewed with the Georgia Bulldogs for a similar role in Athens on Wednesday, sources told 247Sports national college football reporter Matt Zenitz. Robinson arrived in Gainesville at the start of the calendar year, with a focus on setting up a front-office-type structure that would help manage personnel throughout the year — similar to how an NFL front office would operate. “Mark Robinson’s been outstanding,” Florida head coach Billy Napier offered back in March. “Just that direct line of communication with Florida Victorious, our current players, their parents, their representation. It’s a new world. We’re living...
Brevard Public Schools is once more an A district, Florida school grades for '23-'24 show
For the first time since 2019, Brevard has jumped back up to its pre-pandemic status as an A-rated school district, according to data released Wednesday by the state department of education. While most schools maintained their current grades, a handful went up a grade, according to the scores. Notably, all D schools were bumped up to C ratings. Only two schools dropped a grade. ...
Save on back-to-school supplies with start of Florida's tax holiday
MIAMI - Shopping for back-to-school supplies can add up. From new clothes, shoes and a backpack to essentials like pens, notebooks, folders and markers things, can get expensive.In addition to shopping early and looking for deals in stores, those looking to save money are urged to take advantage of the state's back-to-school tax holiday which kicks off Monday, July 29 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 9."Don't get schooled this year. Start your back-to-school shopping now and save big," said Scott Shalley, president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation, in a statement. "Floridians can shop tax-free during the Back-to-School Sales...
‘It’s ridiculous:’ South Florida residents frustrated by long lines at DMV offices
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – A year after Local 10 reported about the extremely long lines at DMV offices across South Florida, residents are becoming more frustrated as the long lines continue, forcing some to come back day after day in hopes of being seen. Local 10′s Hannah Yechivi was...
Florida Mom Advocates Roadside Safety Lights After Daughter’s Tragic Death
Brook Stealey, a mother from Central Florida, is dedicated to preventing any other driver from experiencing the same fate as her 21-year-old daughter Haley Boggs. This commitment serves as a coping mechanism for her in dealing with the loss. In April 2022, Boggs and a companion found themselves cruising through...
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