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TV20′s Countdown to Kickoff 2024: Buchholz Bobcats
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Buchholz football is synonymous with Mark Whittemore. When he called it a career last season, defensive coordinator Chuck Bell came in and the victories continued. But, the Bobcats missed out on a class 6A title shot. In 2024, Whittemore returns to the sidelines and Bell is...
Gainesville’s Florida Man Reptiles opens doors
In the swampy outskirts of Gainesville, the iconic alligator may steal the show among the reptilian ecosystem. But on Southwest Archer Road, Florida Man Reptiles showcases its very own population of nearly 100 reptiles and amphibians. On July 1, its doors opened to the public to shop from a selection...
Sasse’s abrupt exit leaves big plans unfinished, UF’s future uncertain
Danaya Wright had plans and papers to write. After chairing the UF Faculty Senate during Ben Sasse’s tumultuous first year at the university’s helm, she was behind on her duties as a law professor. The sun was low as she drove home from campus, moments before she received...
GPD asks public for assistance in identifying suspects in shooting at Dee’s Liquor
GPD is asking for help in locating suspects who were in a black Cadillac SRX on July 12 at Dee's Liquor The post GPD asks public for assistance in identifying suspects in shooting at Dee’s Liquor appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Dave’s Hot Chicken grand opening at Butler Plaza will be on July 26
Dave's Hot Chicken will open their newest location here at Butler Shopping Center District on July 26. The post Dave’s Hot Chicken grand opening at Butler Plaza will be on July 26 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Artist and residents create HeART Wall across from Depot Park
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - An artist in brought hundreds of residents together to create a heart mural. It’s located across the street from Depot Park and is meant to be a symbol of unity. “We call this project a love letter to Gainesville from Gainesville because I definitely couldn’t...
Gainesville man arrested for pointing a gun at two men after car crash
Oscar Danilo Baltodanogarcia, 30, was arrested yesterday for allegedly pointing a gun at two men following a car crash. The post Gainesville man arrested for pointing a gun at two men after car crash appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Widow of store owner grieves loss of husband
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a jewelry store owner who was killed last week by a customer, according to police. The deadly shooting happened on Friday inside Volusia Gold Diamond & Loans. The suspect, who was stopped and restrained by other customers, remains behind bars.
Russell Report: SEC Football Media Days end with Florida being picked to finish 12th in the league
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - One of golf’s major tournaments, the Open, is now in the books and it was a great event for former Gator golfer Billy Horschel who played so well in the tournament. After seizing the lead after three rounds, he chose to look back at the Memorial Tournament he played in just about a year ago, saying his confidence was about as low as it had ever been on tour after he shot a 12 over par 84 in the first round there. And how here he was with a chance to win a major championship. He knows how to win; he is an eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, but all that success seemed to melt away after hitting rock bottom in that Memorial event. But he worked, he didn’t quit, and he put himself in position to win a major championship. Always great to see athletes come back from adversity and do well again and that’s exactly what Horschel did in this tournament. Nice to see.
Florida men’s tennis hauls in 5 individual, All-SEC Academic Team honors
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the 2024 Division I Men’s ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams on Monday. The Florida men’s tennis program was awarded an All-Academic Team recognition while five individuals were honored as 2024 ITA Scholar-Athletes. Gators academic standouts Henry Jefferson, JanMagnus Johnson, Kevin Edengren, Mattia Akcan and Nate Bonetto are the five ITA Scholar-Athletes representing the Orange and Blue in the announcement. The women’s team had six individuals honored as 2024 ITA Scholar-Athletes while the program also earned All-Academic Team recognition. Those results were also announced on Monday. Requirements for awards qualification For individuals: Have a student grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year; Be listed on the institutional eligibility form ITA All-Academic Team: Have a team grade point average of 3.2 or above (on a 4.00 scale); All student-athletes included should be listed on the institutional eligibility form; All varsity letter winners should be factored into the cumulative team GPA for the current academic year 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.
Ridaught: Guess who’s back, back again
Last year, two area football coaches returned to their respective schools after a brief hiatus. In 2021, Columbia (Lake City) football coach Brian Allen announced his resignation, stepping down after 10 seasons as the head coach of the Tigers. He made the postseason every year and finished with double-digit wins...
Fan poll: Biggest rival for Florida football. Is it Georgia, FSU or someone else?
When it comes to Florida football, there's no shortage of rivalries inside and outside the SEC. The Florida Gators play Georgia annually in Jacksonville in a border skirmish that was dominated by UF from 1990-2010 before turning the way of the Bulldogs the last decade. Florida and Tennessee engaged in...
Florida Football QB Graham Mertz has been embracing his leadership role
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz is embracing his role as a team leader heading into the 2024 season. The sixth-year senior wasn't necessarily a fan favorite when it was announced he would be transferring to Florida from Wisconsin, but his overall play, combined with his grit and determination, quelled most fear Gator fans may have had.
Going Gator opens pathways from community colleges to UF
While community colleges have opened the door to higher education for many by providing a lower-cost entry to a more advanced four-year degree, the path forward is not always clear — a hurdle the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida is working to remove.
Blue-chip safety recruit to make verbal commitment this weekend
The coming weekend is another big one for the Florida football program as four-star safety Lagonza Hayward out of Lyons (Georgia) Toombs County in the 2025 cycle gets set to make his verbal commitment. The 6-foot-1-inch, 200-pound defensive back made an official visit with the Gators in mid-June and is zeroing in on his final decision. “On my birthday, July 27, between Florida and South Carolina,” Hayward revealed as his decision date after his Florida OV. However, he has changed things a bit since that announcement. “The offers came in, I had a lot of choices and I had to make a tough decision....
Professional Development Scholarship Fund Now Open Until Aug. 19
July 22, 2024 – The Professional Development Scholarship Fund (PDSF) program at Santa Fe College is now accepting applications until Monday, Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. This program includes the UF/SF Employee Exchange Program (UF Waiver) and the Professional Development Scholarship Reimbursement Program. The UF/SF Employee Exchange Program (UF...
New principal takes over St. Patrick Interparish School in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Dr. Christine Higgins has taken over as the new principal at Saint Patrick Interparish School. Higgins assumed the role of principal on July 1. The principal will be tasked with cleaning up the school’s image and reassuring parents after a scandal involving inappropriate touching of students and the failure of administrators to act.
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