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Alachua County schools make gains in grades, even with new grading formula
According to a report released this morning by the Florida Department of Education, eight district schools increased their grades in 2024, 20 maintained their grades, and six had lower grades. The post Alachua County schools make gains in grades, even with new grading formula appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
UF Health celebrating one year since launch of mobile stroke treatment unit
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - UF Health officials are assessing and analyzing the success of its mobile stroke treatment unit. Leaders say during the first year, the unit responded to more than 950 calls, provided 101 critical interventions, and admitted more than 440 patients. The specialized vehicle was the first of...
Former University of Florida President Kent Fuchs Will Return on an Interim Basis After Ben Sasse's Resignation
Florida - Thursday July 25, 2024: A former University of Florida president will take back the role on an interim basis following ex-U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse's unexpected announcement last week that he was stepping down from the job after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy. The school's Board of Trustees...
Florida Swimming & Diving: 14 Gators to Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics
14 Gators from the University of Florida are set to compete in swimming and diving at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with events spanning from July 27 to August 10. Nine Gators are Repeat Olympians, with five athletes making their Olympic debut. Four Gators heading to Paris have already won...
Carter's Corner: Caglianone's Royal Introduction, Olympic Vibes, Football Happenings, More Gators Tidbits
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF football team reports for the start of preseason camp on Tuesday, with the first practice set for Wednesday. The Paris Olympics open Friday and more than three dozen Gators are participating. Meanwhile, Major League Baseball's pennant races are starting to bloom and several former...
Florida two-way star signs with Kansas City Royals for $7.5 million
Jac Caglianone, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals, signed with his new team for $7.5 million according to a team announcement. Caglianone secured a payday slightly above the slot value of $7.21 million. The former Florida Gators star is expected to serve as a hitting prospect for the Royals, despite his status as a two-way player while in Gainesville. Most believe Caglianone’s upside resides in his prodigious home run power, especially after he blasted 35 home runs as a junior last year – second only to Georgia slugger Charlie Condon in all of college baseball. While Caglianone runs his fastball up into the high 90’s, lack of control limits his upside on the mound. With the risk of injury – and now a substantial investment by the team – it makes sense for the Royals to allow the first baseman to focus on improving his bat to ball skills so he can provide more than just home run power at the next level. Calianone was one of nine SEC players picked in the first round of the MLB draft, a banner day for the conference highlighted by Condon, Arkansas left-hander Hagen Smith, and Caglianone.
‘Chess champion of the universe’: Gainesville coach wins national award
At Hawthorne’s Shell Elementary and Middle/High School, Tim Tusing learned to play chess with his brothers and friends. Joking around, he wrote in the yearbook that he’d be chess champion of the universe. He never pursued chess beyond high school games with classmates, but Tusing says he’s hit...
With Joe Hamilton back, Florida Football offers 2026 prospect favored for Texas A&M
When Joe Hamilton left Florida Football for Texas A&M, it was seen as a blow to the program, given his ability to find hidden gems before other big-name programs did. In turn, multiple Gators currently on the roster credit Hamilton as being a big part of their recruitment. Now that...
Basketball star turns unthinkable tragedy into brightest victory
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Patric Young, author and former Florida Gators basketball star, joins Gayle Guyardo, host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show, Bloom, to discuss how he turned an unthinkable tragedy into his brightest victory. In 2022, Young was involved in a car crash that left him...
Florida Housing Market Dip: Multiple Cities Experience Significant Resale Value Drop
MJP – According to a recent report from ATTOM, three out of the five urban areas that experienced the largest decreases in standard profit margins in the second quarter of 2024 are located in Florida. ATTOM recorded the most significant drop in profit margins from one year to the...
As states tap into federal dollars to address climate change, Floridians lose out
Siri Alexander, 37, is an entrepreneur, selling clothes and soaps to women through her online store. Up until recently, Alexander and her 16-year-old daughter didn’t have a home. For six months they were staying with family and friends across the Tampa Bay region. "Not having my own home and...
Florida AG opens investigation after Sarasota window, door company closes down
Amid more than 30 consumer complaints, a spokesperson for the Florida Attorney General's Office said they have an active consumer protection investigation into Sash & Sill, which abruptly closed earlier this month.
Florida Bar honors WESH 2 News for outstanding legal reporting
ORLANDO, Fla. — WESH 2 News is being honored for journalism focused on courts and the law. During ceremonies organized by the Florida Society of News Editors at the Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort at Walt Disney World Thursday, investigative reporter Greg Fox and Chief Photojournalist Pete Delis were recognized by the Florida Bar.
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