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Miami's Mario Cristobal Seems To Take Subtle Jab At Florida Gators Ahead Of Week 1 Clash
It's not often that the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators meet on the field. That's why the Week 1 matchup between the two will be must-see. Well, that, among other reasons. Whether or not the two meet on the gridiron, the Canes and Gators are always in a battle against one another in recruiting ...
Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church Pastor Arrested
Pastor Christopher Robin Whitehead, 35, of Mount Olive Primitive Baptist church in Gainesville was arrested Sunday afternoon and charged with committing sexual battery against a minor between the ages of 12-17. The crime occurred in a single family home that was attached to or on the property of Mount Olive Church.
Gators sending all-time high 40 Florida athletes to Paris Olympics
The University of Florida will have a school-best 40 current Gators and alumni at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which kicks off this week in the City of Lights. The Orange and Blue have the fourth-best showing among college institutions. Compare the 2024 numbers with the 39 UF representatives at the 2008 Beijing Games and 35 at the Tokyo Games in 2020. In addition to those 40 competitors, Florida has five coaches also in Paris for the games — one of whom will also be competing. Anthony Nesty is the head coach for the US men’s swimming team while Whitney Hite is also...
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.
Paul Finebaum Predicts Disappointing Season For Former SEC Powerhouse
Heading into the 2024 college football season, it appears that two SEC coaches are coaching for their jobs: Billy Napier of the Florida Gators and Sam Pittman of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Both schools are coming off losing seasons. Florida went 5-7, and Arkansas went 4-8. However, this offseason, ...
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...
Steve Spurrier Makes Stance On Florida State Joining Conference Crystal Clear
An old Florida State rival is ready to welcome the program to the SEC. Former Florida head coach Steve Spurrier recently announced his support for Florida State potentially joining the conference. During a discussion with the "A Peek Inside Florida Gators Football" podcast, Spurrier made his ...
Florida man 'did not know' why he stole from Walmart, deputies say: 'That was stupid of me'
OCALA, Fla. - A Florida man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly stole several items from Walmart and hid them inside a trash can. He told deputies, though, that he didn't know why he did it, according to an arrest affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Eric...
Gas station gash: He hit worker in the face with M&Ms but faces felonies for fighting cop
OCALA, Fla. (TND) — A man accused of criminal mischief at a gas station ended up with a gash by his eye after he tried to fight a police officer and lost, his arrest report said, and he has been in jail ever since. The victim, in Florida, was...
Marion County Animal Services recruiting employees to staff new animal services center
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Marion County Animal Services (MCAS) has exciting news for North Central Florida animal lovers! The shelter has announced some plans for a new animal services center, signaling growth and expansion in their efforts to serve the community. This expansion brings opportunities to join the dedicated MCAS team.
Dad fights for daughter after judge says his consent was not needed for adoption
In October, a judge ruled that his consent was not required for a private adoption to move forward because he did not provide any financial or medical support to his daughter since she was born.
Hernando County deputies say security cameras capture three teens breaking into an abandoned golf clubhouse
HERNANDO COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested three teenagers after they were caught on security video trespassing inside an abandoned building. Deputies were dispatched to the shuttered Seven Hills Golf Clubhouse located at 10599 Fairchild Road in Spring Hill after a report of...
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