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Shark attacks on July 4th harm 1 person in Florida and 3 in Texas
According to Texas officials, there may have been three injuries from shark attacks on July 4th in the seas around South Padre Island. In Florida, there was a fourth bite victim. A report of a significant shark bite to the leg was received at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday, according...
Jail inmate arrested for damaging phones, claimed other inmates wouldn’t let him use the free phones
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Michael Keller, 36, an inmate at the Alachua County Jail, has been charged with property damage over $1,000 after allegedly damaging two phones that are used by inmates; Keller said he was frustrated because the other inmates would not allow him to use the phones, although phone calls are free at the jail.
COVID spells trouble for Hippodrome Theatre
COVID-19 has brought the curtain down for a third time this summer at Gainesville’s Hippodrome Theatre. Performances of the musical titled, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, were canceled for Wednesday and Thursday nights. The theater said it hopes the show will resume Friday, symptoms permitting. “There’s a...
Gainesville voted #2 dog friendliest city, according to Sniffspot app
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - While there are apps to rent out rooms or maybe a whole house, Sniffspot is what many call an Airbnb for dogs. Hundreds of homeowners open their backyards for dogs as an alternative to a regular park. “A lot of people before they try Sniffspot, they...
Florida football faces 'most brutal' schedule among SEC programs
It is no secret that the Florida football program faces a veritable gauntlet of opponents this season — especially with the addition of the Texas Longhorns (as well as the Oklahoma Sooners). It should come as little surprise that many rank the Gators’ 2024 schedule among the most difficult this fall.
UF’s Davies Named to 2024 U.S. Women’s U20 National Team Roster
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida lacrosse rising junior Kaitlyn Davies has been selected to represent the United States at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship in Hong Kong this summer from August 15-24. Head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller announced the roster Tuesday, which is comprised of 22 players.
The Athletic picks pair of X-factor players for Florida football this fall
The Florida football program has a challenging season ahead of it, facing one of the toughest schedules in the sport this fall. The Gators will require some outstanding play from its cornerstone pieces if they want to earn a bowl game bid this coming winter. The Athletic’s college football staff...
Black Business Expo to be held in Gainesville on July 20
Carolyn’s Heart Inc. and Gainesville Black Professionals will host their inaugural Black Business Expo to promote and celebrate the achievements of Black-owned businesses in the community. It will feature an entrepreneurship panel discussion from 10 to 11 a.m. and the expo will be free and open to the public...
4-star IOL commit Peyton Joseph trolls the arch-rival Florida Gators
Florida State has been having major success on the football field versus their arch-rivals, the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators, where they have accomplished the state championship in the last two years. While the Seminoles have not had a better recruiting ranking over both rivals, they have showcased the...
'It was a bad night': State Sen. Tracie Davis still fully supports Biden after debate performance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — President Joe Biden joined ABC News for his first sit-down interview since last week's presidential debate. This comes amid calls from some Democrats for the president to bow out of the race following concerns about his age and capacity to run the country. Three democratic representatives...
Forecast: Heat advisory issued for portions of SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It's going to be a hot and humid weekend ahead for us as feels like temperatures are expected to rise near 105-110 degrees this afternoon. Heat advisories have been issued along most of Florida's Gulf coast including: DeSoto County, Charlotte County, and Lee County through the day ahead. Try to limit your time outdoors and drink plenty of water even if you aren't spending a lot of time outside. Actual highs will be in the low-mid 90s.
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