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Press Release: Community Forum For a Free Palestine To Be Held in Downtown Gainesville on July 4th
Press Release From University of Florida (UF) Divestment Coalition:. This 4th of July, a crowd will gather in downtown Gainesville to have an open discussion on how to strengthen and grow the movement to stop the genocide in Gaza. What: Community Forum for a free Palestine, anti-US imperialism, and anti-zionism....
Gators LAX standout on 2024 U.S. Women’s U20 National Team Roster
Florida lacrosse midfielder Kaitlyn Davies was among 22 players selected to represent the United States at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship this summer, head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller announced on Tuesday. The final roster was trimmed down following a three-day training camp comprised of 32 qualifying women’s...
Tennessee football’s 2024 opponents at a glance: Florida
GoVols247 takes an early look at each of Tennessee’s 2024 opponents – continuing with the Florida Gators. The 2024 college football season is still more than two months away and the summer months often can feel like the longest part of the slog that is the offseason. It’s not slow inside the walls of the Anderson Training Center where Tennessee is well into the third phase of its offseason with players grinding through grueling summer strength-and-conditioning sessions in June. While the Vols maintain focus on their own individual and collective improvement in the weeks leading into preseason camp, the teams they will face are doing the same – thus it’s a good time to look ahead at the opponents awaiting Tennessee this season.
Florida football sells out student season tickets for 4th consecutive year
The Florida football box office announced on Tuesday that Gators student season ticket packages have sold out for the 2024 season. The accomplishment marks the third straight year under head coach Billy Napier and the fourth consecutive season overall dating back to the COVID campaign of 2020 that UF has run out of ticket plans. A limited number of single-game student tickets for select homes will still be available for sale in late July. Fans can reserve the best seats for all seven home games with season ticket packages starting at only $480 per ticket, plus a required Booster contribution based on seating area. Season ticket holders enjoy great perks such as an annual gift, priority access to Florida-Georgia game tickets, away games tickets, postseason tickets, and more. Date Opponent Time (ET) Aug. 31 Miami 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7 Samford 7 p.m. Sept. 14 Texas A&M 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5 UCF Night (6-8 p.m.) Oct. 19 Kentucky (Homecoming) Flex (3:30-8 p.m.) Nov. 16 LSU Flex (3:30-8 p.m.) Nov. 23 Ole Miss 12:00 p.m Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Florida Gators Offer Blue-Chip QB Baker, Considering Fall Official Visit
Florida Gators offer a blue-chip ACC-committed QB, Bryce Baker, the opportunity for a fall official visit as they seek a top quarterback for the 2025 cycle. Baker, a highly sought-after prospect committed to North Carolina Tar Heels, has received an offer from the Gators and is reevaluating his commitment. Bryce...
Conference realignment may actually benefit Florida football
The Southeastern Conference officially expanded to 16 schools at the start of the month, adding the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns to the mix ahead of the 2024 college football campaign. The storied programs will inevitably make an already tough SEC even more competitive in years to come. So what does this mean for league members as far as the cost versus benefit of adding the new programs — including the newcomers? The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel attempted to tackle that topic for all of the Football Bowl Subdivision conferences, including the Florida Gators along with the rest of the SEC. Surprisingly, Mandel...
Here’s what to expect at this year’s Fanfares & Fireworks
The 34th annual Fanfares & Fireworks will take place Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field. Fanfares & Fireworks is presented by WUFT-FM, WUFT-TV and WUFT Classic. This event is the only fireworks show in the city of Gainesville. "It's just really...
State shows willingness to settle case against pro-Palestine demonstrator arrested on UF campus
On Tuesday, the State Attorney's Office for the Eight Judicial Circuit showed some willingness to settle against one of the nine protesters arrested in April during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Florida. The state offered a deferred prosecution agreement to one of the protesters on Tuesday, which would...
Jac Caglianone has legendary career at Florida
Jac Caglianone had a historic three-year career at Florida, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year award. During his time at Florida, he set multiple records, solidifying his legacy in collegiate baseball. The Florida two-way star will likely embark on a new challenge this...
Former Windermere Prep star Mia Williams reflects on first softball season at UF, mentoring area players
When you were in middle school, what did you want to do when you grew up? Probably something classic, like a doctor or firefighter, or maybe something out of this world, such as an astronaut. How many of us forgot our dream before we even finished middle school, because we...
Paul Finebaum Reveals If One SEC Coach Can Save His Job In 2024
Billy Napier has faced challenges during his time as the head coach of the Florida Gators. During his two seasons at Florida, he has yet to achieve a winning season, leading many to believe that this could be his final year in Gainesville, Fla. According to SEC Network's Paul Finebaum, the outcome ...
Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers hope to join the list
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban face a Friday deadline to submit enough signatures to try to put their proposal before voters in November’s election. If they’re successful, Arkansas would be the sixth state where election officials are...
9 Florida healthcare workers and business owners accused in national healthcare fraud scheme
Ten people, including nine from Florida, are facing criminal charges for their alleged involvement in a national healthcare fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The charges filed in the Middle District of Florida are a two-week nationwide law enforcement action that resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants...
Joe LeBlanc’s Florida District 22 All-Stars Little League Report – Wednesday, July 3
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Florida District 22 All-Star Tournament for 2024 continued Wednesday night with the 10/11/12 Baseball Division at Merritt Island Little League’s Mitchell Ellington Park. On Field No. 2:. Indian River City LL (visitor) met Port St. John LL. For Indian River City, Aiden Koukos...
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