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Florida's Tim Walton named D1Softball's 2024 Coach of the Year
D1Softball named Florida head coach Tim Walton the 2024 Coach of the Year Award on Monday, following a deep run in the Women’s College World Series that ended a win away from reaching the finals. Although many were upset to see Oklahoma head coach Patty Grasso miss out on...
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...
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...
Federal study shows high mercury level in dolphins in the Southeast United States
The skin on dolphins throughout the Southeast is laden with mercury, a new federal study shows. That could spell trouble for us as well, biologists warn. We eat the same fish they do. And like us, when dolphins consume too many fish high in mercury, it stunts their ability to think, reproduce and even survive.
Florida increasing fines, penalties for people breaking the law around railroad tracks
Florida is cracking down on dangerous driving near railroad tracks. A new state law just started, increasing fines to $500 if anyone's caught going around a lowered crossing arm. Melbourne was ground zero for two deadly train accidents earlier this year. Now, the mayor says the new law isn't enough.
New law will require transparency for red light cameras. Some Florida cities are making a killing
In the tiny city of West Miami, the sound of a red light camera shutter might as well sound like a cash register. Every month, the town of about 7,000 residents regularly snaps thousands of automated photos of people suspected of violating traffic laws. The money derived from six red light cameras amounts to more than 15% of the city’s total revenue, far higher than most other cities that run the programs.
Tampa Bay's housing market cools
The housing market in Tampa Bay is cooling faster than in most metros nationwide.Why it matters: Supply issues continue to put pressure on home prices across the U.S. — despite mortgage rates dampening demand.This is particularly true in parts of California and the Northeast. Homes are selling quickly and for over asking, according to Redfin data.In the South, however, supply is picking up, and markets are cooling.Zoom in: Tampa Bay ranked second nationwide for decreasing homebuying demand and competition between April 2023 and April 2024, per Redfin.Data: Redfin; Chart: Axios VisualsThe big picture: Florida may be hotter than ever, but its housing market is cooling quicker than most other states, according to Redfin.Home construction, unaffordable home insurance and intense natural disaster threats contribute to increased supply and lower demand.Homes aren't moving off the market as quickly, and a growing share of sellers are bringing their asking prices down — all signs that these markets are cooling.Yes, but: Florida and Texas were the poster children for the pandemic price boom, so home prices are much higher than five years ago.What's next: Some relief could be coming for buyers on the mortgage rate front.
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