Gainesville, FL

Columbus, OH

Florida Gators On SI

The Florida Gators took to the field on Wednesday and had one of their healthiest practices including the offensive linemen.

Florida Gators Practice Report: Cormani McClain Returns, Montrell Johnson Working

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

North Carolina State

Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Florida State

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Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

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The Florida Gators continue to have success with legacy targets this cycle, with the latest addition being Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington Top100 cornerback Ben Hanks Jr. He's the son of former UF linebacker Ben Hanks Sr., who played for the team in the 90's under then head coach Steve Spurrier. While the Gators offered much earlier in the process, they never really appeared to be a major player in his recruitment. That feeling started to change after he visited Gainesville twice in the month of June.

Gators land commitment from Top100 CB Ben Hanks Jr.

New Jersey State

Los Angeles, CA

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It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

For the Gators to have a breakout season, they will have to rely on more than just their star players. Depth will be of huge importance due to their impending schedule. Regarded by many as the hardest schedule in history, the Gators take on 8 top 25 teams. This year’s Florida team is the most talented roster that head coach Billy Napier has had. It is imperative that the Gators get contributions from their depth pieces. Although talented, they play many teams that are absolutely littered with 5-star talent. In order to match up with these teams, the rotational players must make their impact felt. They are just as important to this team as the starters. Therefore, we will be highlighting those players who have a chance to shine in spot duty.

Gators Breakout Players

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

NBA Draft Digest On SI

Predicting the five players who will make the NBA All-Rookie first team.

Predicting the 2025 NBA All-Rookie First Team

Tallahassee, FL

Cal Bears On SI

Florida State is the defending conference champion in football and will be Cal's first ACC opponent

Introducing the ACC: Florida State Seminoles

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Los Angeles County, CA

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

The Gators are entering their third season under the direction of head coach Todd Golden, who guided the team to a 24-win campaign in 2023-24 Florida is entering its third season under the direction of head coach Todd Golden, who again leaned on the transfer portal and international recruiting landscape to reload his roster, which has generated plenty of preseason excitement.

A closer look at the Gators 2024-25 basketball roster

The Florida Gators started off Friday with the No. 43 ranked class on 247Sports team recruiting rankings, which was comprised of 12 verbal commitments. With Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington Top100 cornerback Ben Hanks Jr. becoming the latest name to jump on board with the Gators, the class now sits at 13 verbal commits, and made a big jump in the team recruiting rankings. With the addition of Hanks Jr, Florida's class moves 13 spots, and now sits at No. 30 on 247Sports team recruiting rankings for the class of 2025.

Gators 2025 class moves up 247Sports rankings following latest commitment

Micanopy, FL

Archer, FL

Waldo, FL

Hawthorne, FL

Alachua, FL

La Crosse, FL

Earleton, FL

Newberry, FL

Orange Lake, FL

Hampton, FL

Melrose, FL

Brooker, FL

Reddick, FL

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Who is Florida Gators’ 7-Foot-9 Freshman Center Olivier Rioux?

The Florida Gators freshman center is making waves in the basketball scene with his remarkable...

Who is Florida Gators’ 7-Foot-9 Freshman Center Olivier Rioux?

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