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SpaceX return to flight: FAA OKs Falcon 9 launches; first mission set for Saturday morning
The familiar rumble of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has been absent from Space Coast skies the past two weeks — but the Federal Aviation Administration has granted the company permission to return to flight amid its ongoing anomaly investigation. And SpaceX is already targeting 12:21 a.m. Saturday for its next Falcon 9 mission....
Biden’s big lead shutting down two contests could seal deal for Harris
President Joe Biden was so widely viewed as the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party that two states did not hold primaries earlier this year, and that decision could help seal the deal quicker for Vice President Kamala Harris to get the party’s presidential nomination. Harris is poised to win the party’s nomination at a […]
Some changes in our weather pattern this weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - High pressure will move right over the top of central Florida as a front moves into N. Florida. This high pressure system will mean very light winds throughout the day which will allow a sea breeze or west wind to develop in the early afternoon. This along with some additional moisture will bring showers and thunderstorms once again to the area. Now the rain chance is at 50%, meaning not everyone is going to see these pop-up storms during the mid afternoon through the early evening.
West 10th Avenue shut down after car accident
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A car accident in the area of 600 NW 10th Ave has caused roadways to close. Gainesville Police Department officials say Westbound 10th Avenue and NW 6th Street are completely shut down after one was killed and four others were injured following the collision. Police officers...
Florida Gators Q&A: What to expect from the Gators in 2024 – Part 1
An exclusive question and answer session for Gators Online members with expert analysis and opinions from senior writer Nick de la Torre. The post Florida Gators Q&A: What to expect from the Gators in 2024 – Part 1 appeared first on On3.
County Seeks Community Input for Future Park at West End
Alachua County is hosting a community engagement event that will help shape the future recreational park plans at the former West End Golf Course site. The event will be held on Aug. 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office auditorium (22712 W. Newberry Road, in Newberry) and offers an opportunity for residents to give suggestions on the planned park’s layout and amenities.
Patrol Car Involved in Multi-Vehicle Accident
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An Alachua County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was one of three vehicles that collided Thursday night near Santa Fe College. The wreck blocked traffic on northwest 83rd Street near 39th Avenue. State troopers say one person was taken to the hospital.
Alachua County Pets: John Deere, Shyla, Zo
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Let’s take a look at some adorable adoptable animals from Alachua County looking for their new loving homes. Zo is a five-year-old boy and yes his ears are totally real. He might look tough but it’s all ‘bark’ and he loves to snuggle.
Fall Camp Preview: Breaking Down Florida’s Running Back Room
Despite the departure of Trevor Etienne in December of last year, Florida’s running back room should take no steps back with a group that arguably has more talent and depth than it did last season. The Gators hold a total of six scholarship running backs compared to last year’s total of five that included an injured Cam Carroll.
Swampcast talks Florida Olympians, Florida football at start of fall camp
In this week's Swampcast, the Sun's Kevin Brockway and David Whitley were joined by Florida Gators beat writer Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel to discuss the start of Florida football camp. Whitley and Brockway discussed the confidence of Florida football coach Billy Napier at SEC Football Media Day. Napier is more confident...
Gainesville Sun staff honored with four awards at annual FSNE conference in Orlando
The Gainesville Sun staff was honored Thursday with four awards — including two first-place honors — during the annual Florida Society of News Editors conference in Orlando. The annual journalism contest recognizes work across the Sunshine State's newspaper industry and features some of the best reporters and editors in the business. Local News Editor...
Florida making strong, early push for this in-state class of 2026 OL
Lakewood High (St. Petersburg, Florida) offensive lineman Chancellor Cambell is one of the rising juniors Florida’s recruiting team has focused on heavily this summer, and those efforts are paying, according to Swamp247. Campbell visited The Swamp twice in March and then secured an offer in May to open the summer. Since then, the Gators have only further cemented themselves as the top team on his list. He was in Gainesville most recently in June and will be back this weekend for the Grill in the ‘Ville event to close out the summer recruiting period. A return trip at the beginning of fall...
Hurricane forecasters eye disturbance after a 2-week lull in tropics
Our sleepy, slumbering tropics stopped hitting snooze Friday afternoon. Instead, the tropics awoke bleary-eyed with a meager stretch after a couple weeks of inactivity. The National Hurricane Center announced Friday afternoon it was monitoring a disturbance near the Lesser and Greater Antilles that had a 20% chance of developing in the next week.
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