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Saints men’s basketball player Pazmino is joining the Gators
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - One thing that makes Florida athletics unique is their respect for JUCO, especially with Santa Fe College. The Gator baseball program brought in Matthew Jenkins from SFC. And Todd Golden grabs a rising sophomore to join the Gator men’s basketball team. Kevin Pazmino has a...
Florida learns commitment date for priority 2025 WR target
Miami Central High wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery will announce his commitment on August 25, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Montgomery set a top-six of Alabama, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Oregon and Penn State, but he has long been considered the UF’s to lose. Only the Gators and Nittany Lions have gotten him on in town for an official visit. He recently announced plans to return to Gainesville at the end of the month for the Grille in the ‘Ville event to close out the summer recruiting period. All signs point to the Orange and Blue here, but Gators fans know by now...
CITRUS NURSERY SOURCE: Strong Support for Cold-Hardy Citrus Growers
The citrus research program at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) includes several projects aimed at assisting growers in the cold-hardy citrus region. Let’s take a look at what researchers are working on. EVALUATING SCIONS AND ROOTSTOCKS.
‘Mentally and physically decompress’: Gainesville Firefighters preparing for shift schedule change
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Across North Central Florida, recognizing the importance of the mental health of first responders has increased. Now, Gainesville Fire Rescue employees will be able to spend more time at home thanks to a shift schedule change. “80% of the department has a family at home, so...
Three Gators named to Cape Code League All-Star Team
A trio of Florida Gators are tearing it up across the nation’s most prestigious wood-bat summer league. Infielder Cade Kurland, catcher/designated hitter and right-handed pitcher Jake Clemente were named to the 2024 Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star East Division team over the weekend. The game will take place at Guv Fuller Field, home of the Falmouth Commodores, on July 27.’ Donay and Kurland are starters at first and second base, respectively. Both Clemente and Donay are coming off Player of the Week performances. Clemente threw seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit as he improved his earned run average to 1.93. Donay homered twice last week and slashed .467/.529/.933 to earn the award. Kurland has held a steady .264/.346/.347 slash line in the wood-bat league. He’s gone deep once and doubled three times while driving in eight runs. Kurland has also flashed some speed, stealing successfully in four of five attempts. In related news, Colby Shelton has made it to the Cape. He’s taken over starting shortstop duties for the Brewster Whitecaps, joining teammates Donay and Clemente. 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.
Current Florida Football commit still in talks with Georgia
Yesterday, Florida Football got some great news with their class of 2025 when Vernell Brown III announced he would be committing to the Gators. Brown has emerged as a top 50 overall prospect and Florida fans are hoping it will act as a spark for a recruiting class still ranked 15th out of 16 in the SEC.
1 in 2 Florida households struggles to make ends meet, minorities find it even tougher
Nearly half of Florida households are employed but struggling to make ends meet, according to a report by United Way that highlights the financial pressures on Floridians. Based on data from the U.S. Census and Federal Reserve, researchers found that, of the 8.8 million households in the state, 4 million were either in poverty or unable to afford basic living costs in 2022, with many not qualifying for public assistance.
Meet Florida’s Giant 464-Pound Defensive Lineman
Imagn Football is the home of the some of the country's largest human beings. Florida Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson makes all of those guys look small. According to the team's official website, Watson is listed at 6-foot-5 and 464 pounds. Anyone who has watched SEC or college football games over the last few years has probably noticed him. He's played in 38 games over the last three seasons, racking up 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. He's an imposing presence in the middle of Florida's defense that plugs holes in the run game and anchors the...
247Sports includes trio of Gators in top-50 transfers list
Bringing in a strong transfer portal haul is necessary for most college football teams these days, and Billy Napier has the Floride Gators poised to bring in one of the nation’s best transfer classes in 2024. Three of Florida’s new players made 247Sports’ recent list of the top 50 transfers heading into 2024, but the Gators also lost a considerable amount of talent to the portal. Former USC Trojan Jason Zandamela is the highest-ranked of the trio at No. 7, followed by former Colorado cornerback Cormani McClain (No. 21) and former Penn defensive lineman Joey Slackman (No. 49). Zandamela should compete for a...
Wildlands Conservation launches new Gopher Tortoise license plate
Tampa-based nonprofit, Wildlands Conservation (Website), has just launched a new license plate to help raise funds to protect gopher tortoises. The gopher tortoise is a threatened species in the state of Florida, due to the loss of its upland habitat – which happens to be very easy to build on. They are seen as keystone species that are vital to the health of their ecosystems, and their burrows provide shelter for an estimated 350 other species.
A scaly challenge like none other
Novice and professional snake hunters will soon muster their resolve and trek intrepidly, or perhaps with trepidation, into the wilds of Florida to seek a slithery predator that eats everything in its path. The 2024 Florida Python Challenge will be held for 10 days starting Aug. 9 and continue through Aug. 18. Registration is open now through the first day […] The post A scaly challenge like none other first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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