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Hall of Famer Rowdy Gaines highlights top swimmers to watch in upcoming Olympics
As the Summer Olympics approach, swimming is anticipated to be a highlight, with Team USA featuring both seasoned and emerging talents. International swimming Hall of Famer Rowdy Gaines is no stranger to spotting talent in the pool. First up is Katie Ledecky. "In 2012, about three months before the games,...
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.
Gainesville celebrates the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park
With community leaders and neighbors in attendance, the City of Gainesville marked the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The post Gainesville celebrates the opening of the new Lincoln Yard Park appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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...
Former USF infielder Bobby Boser transfers to Florida bolstering the Gators’ lineup
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Bobby Boser, known for his impressive power at the plate, is making a significant move as he wraps up his college career. After three standout years with the USF, Boser has announced his commitment to Florida. Boser’s performance at USF was nothing short of stellar. Despite battling...
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.
A deadly disease is attacking Florida mangroves. UCF researchers think they have a solution
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida’s mangroves act as a shield for our coasts against potential storm damage, while also serving as a home for wildlife like various types of fish and other sea creatures. Researchers at UCF are finding ways to protect this natural barrier from a deadly...
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