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Gators baseball earns commitment from JUCO southpaw hurler
The Florida baseball program added some much-needed depth to its pitching staff on Monday with a commitment from left-handed hurler Mason Laurito out of Panama City (Florida) Gulf Coast State College. The 6-foot, 170-pound prospect originally from Ocala, Florida, spent his first collegiate season in the JUCO ranks hoping for a golden opportunity and the Gators delivered. “Excited to announce I’ll be continuing my baseball career at the University of Florida,” Laurito posted on his personal Twitter account. “It means a lot to me that they really needed me,” Laurito told Swamp247. “I can step into some big roles and come through for the...
Medical student Jiana Baker named ACP Florida Chapter 2024 Student of the Year
Jiana Baker, Class of 2025, is on a roll. The Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians has named her the 2024 Student of the Year and a 2024 Outstanding Medical Student. The awards highlight Baker's academic excellence, research involvement, and commitment to internal medicine. Baker has excelled at...
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...
Florida's US Senate candidates hit the campaign trail in Northeast Florida
The August Primary is less than a month away and both likely nominees for one of Florida’s US Senate seats have been making the trips to Jacksonville to spread their messages in recent weeks.
Marcus Castro-Walker representation files motion to dismiss Rashada suit
Legal representatives for former Florida staff member Marcus Castro-Walker on Tuesday filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against him, Florida head coach Billy Napier, prominent Florida booster Hugh Hathcock and Hathcock's company Velocity Automotive Solutions by former Florida quarterback signee Jaden Rashada, Swamp247 has learned. Lawyers for Napier...
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute vs. Hospital for Special Surgery in Florida: How they stack up
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have built strong footprints in the Florida market over recent years. Both of them have been leaders in orthopedic care in their respective regions. Here is how the two groups' Florida presence compare:. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Florida. Number...
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