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Victor Crist, former Florida legislator, in the hospital after car crash
Former state legislator and county commissioner Victor Crist was feeling upbeat as he left a political candidate forum Thursday night in northwestern Hillsborough County. A seasoned elected official, Crist is running to be the county’s clerk of court. Several hundred people, he later said, poured into the event hosted by a local civic association.
Road to election: Abortion expected to drive Florida voters to polls
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With nearly 100 days until the November election, Florida voters are keeping an eye on more than just the presidential race. Amendment 4 on the ballot could enshrine abortion rights in Florida's constitution. A group of anti-abortion activists gathered on the 54th Avenue overpass on...
Trump says he removed ‘last bandage’ from ear following assassination attempt
Former President Trump said Friday he removed “the last bandage off of my ear” in the wake of a recent assassination attempt against him in which one of his ears was injured. “As I think you can see, I’ve recovered well and, in fact, just took off the last bandage off of my ear,” Trump…
Renters in St. Pete facing miserable conditions without air conditioning, not required in state
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - In the heat of the summer, some families are dealing with hotter temperatures inside their homes than outside. In a state where landlords aren't required to provide air conditioning, some tenants are struggling. "It’s unbearable. Every day I get home from work, it's in temperatures of...
Florida fall camp preview: Quarterback
The Gators brought in elite quarterback DJ Lagway over the offseason and returned senior starter Graham Mertz. If its players and head coach made one thing clear throughout their appearance at SEC Media Days in Dallas, it's that Florida believes it has what it takes to demonstrate noticeable improvement in its third year under Billy Napier's instruction.
Lake City rapper Raw Youngin charged with fleeing and failing to stop after a fatal crash
Eric Javah Baker, 21, was arrested last night after allegedly hitting a car and killing its driver while fleeing a traffic stop; an occupant of his vehicle also suffered life-threatening injuries. The post Lake City rapper Raw Youngin charged with fleeing and failing to stop after a fatal crash appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Taking a look at Florida baseball’s transfer class
Florida baseball made eight additions through the transfer portal this offseason, including five position players and three pitchers. The Gators also received a commitment from Samford RHP Michael Ross before he decided to turn pro, signing for $150,000 on day three of the MLB Draft with the Twins. Gator Country...
Katie Ledecky takes bronze in 400m Free at Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics began with another medal for Katie Ledecky, but it wasn’t the one she hoped for. Ledecky claimed bronze in the 400-meter freestyle with a time of 4:00.86, behind Australian world-record holder Ariarne Titmus (3:57.49) and Canadian 17-year-old Summer McIntosh (3:58.37). It is the 11th medal of Ledecky’s historic career, putting her in a five-way tie for the most in American history. She is one short Jenny Thompson’s 12 medals (and 8 golds), which are both records among American women. Ledecky is the gold-medal favorite in both upcoming distance races — 800 meters and 1,500 meters — as well as...
The 25th annual ‘Stop the Violence’ back-to-school rally
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County students prepared to go back to school, but they also learned valuable lessons at the “Stop The Violence” back-to-school rally. The “PAVE” program stands for People Against Violence Enterprises. It hosted this event to prepare families for back to school.
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