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Taylor likes several things about the Florida Gators’ program

Last Saturday night, the Florida Gators hosted several top 2028 prospects on campus for the Oklahoma game. 2028 defensive lineman Josiah Taylor (6-4, 315, Vero Beach, FL. High) was on campus and he said despite the loss, he still likes Florida as he knows what he’s looking for in a program.

Gainesville, FL · 3d

Gator Country

Florida Versus Merrimack Basketball Preview

Following a gritty win over rivals Florida State the Florida Gators (3-0) will have a strong opportunity to keep their spotless record Friday when they welcome the Merrimack Warriors (1-2) to Gainesville. When Florida scheduled the Warriors they expected this game to be a higher quality buy game than some...

Gainesville, FL · 2d

WCJB

Gainesville leaders expecting to open cold-night shelters

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville city leaders are expecting to open cold-night shelter locations starting Friday. The MLK Jr. Multi-purpose Center will serve families with children under 18. Officials say Grace Marketplace will provide the services. St. Francis House used to house families on cold nights. The shelter closed this...

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Safe Haven Rentals announces December 1 opening of Gainesville shared living program for returning citizens

Safe Haven Rentals plans to open a new furnished shared living program in Gainesville on December 1, offering accommodations for adults returning to the community after incarceration who can live independently. The post Safe Haven Rentals announces December 1 opening of Gainesville shared living program for returning citizens appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 22h

Florida Gators On SI

'Don't Want to Talk About it Anymore': Gators DC Brad White Ready to Move Forward

Florida Gators defensive coordinator Brad White is ready to move on from discussing his unit's performance against the Oklahoma Sooners.

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The Gainesville Sun

‘Super slammed’: Brewing Thoughts sees surge after Streatery opens

Less than a week after the city’s long-awaited Streatery opened, downtown coffee shop Brewing Thoughts has already felt the effects, with its co-owner describing business as “super slammed.” With a blanket of stars overhead and strands of dimly lit orange and blue string lights illuminating the plaza, several Gainesville city commissioners, officials and Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler cut the ribbon Nov. 6, ending a more than six-year wait for a project first conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic to expand outdoor dining. The Streatery, which stretches along Southwest First Avenue between Southwest Second Street and South Main Street, converts the former roadway into a walkable pedestrian plaza with overhead string lighting, new landscaping, enhanced tree canopies and upgraded stormwater drainage infrastructure. Construction crews began fencing off sections of Southwest First Avenue on April 13. The Nov. 6 ribbon cutting marked the end of nearly seven months of construction and the completion of another effort to create more pedestrian-friendly spaces downtown. Businesses along the Streatery include The Bull, Loosey’s, Capone’s, Nest + Nibble, Lor Kebab and Brewing Thoughts. Brewing Thoughts co-owner Titan Wojciak, a UF electrical engineering student, told The Sun on Nov. 9 that he and his girlfriend and fellow

Gainesville, FL · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

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High Springs City Commission selects Seth Lawless for interim City Manager negotiations

The High Springs City Commission voted 4-0 on November 9 to open contract negotiations with Seth Lawless for interim City Manager after interviewing three candidates during a special meeting at City Hall. The post High Springs City Commission selects Seth Lawless for interim City Manager negotiations appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

High Springs, FL · 22h

Panama City News Herald

Bozeman football rallies past Oak Hall for first playoff win since 2023

After falling behind early, No. 5 Bozeman football responded with a dominant offensive performance, scoring 47 unanswered points to defeat No. 4 Oak Hall 47-14 in the first round of the FHSAA Independent North B Bracket Thursday, Nov. 12. The victory marks the Bucks' first playoff win since their Final Four run in 2023 and gives first-year head coach Sean Maddox and his team another week to keep their season alive. "It's a good feeling," Maddox said. "The guys had a good week of practice and came out and executed. We're in a way better place now. The guys are still winding down a little bit. They're still wearing off all that excitement." Quarterback Hayden Gay accounted for four touchdowns. The senior threw three touchdown passes, connecting twice with receiver Rylee McNeil on scoring strikes of 25 and 35 yards. He also found receiver Jay Hentz for a 60-yard touchdown. Gay added a rushing touchdown of his own on a 5-yard run. Bozeman's running game turned in its best performance of the season, with Caleb Hentz finding the end zone on a 14-yard run, Blake Durham adding a 10-yard touchdown and Bryant Bragg capping the scoring with a 6-yard touchdown

Panama City, FL · 17h

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Sooners silence the Swamp with 23-7 victory over Florida

The Oklahoma Sooners delivered one of their biggest road victories of the season Saturday night, knocking off No. 24 Florida 23-7 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, better known as the Swamp. Oklahoma relied on a physical defensive performance and a controlled offensive attack to secure the Southeastern Conference victory, improving...

Norman, OK · 2d

Alachua Chronicle

Tickets go on sale for Raised Rowdy Tour stop in Newberry

Tickets go on sale on Nov. 13 for the February tour stop in Newberry The post Tickets go on sale for Raised Rowdy Tour stop in Newberry appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Newberry, FL · 1d

Independent Florida Alligator

No. 4 Florida volleyball nears end of regular season, heads to Mississippi State

Florida (21-2, 12-1 SEC) has dominated many of its opponents this season and is ranked No. 4 for a third straight week. But the Gators have seen an interval of tranquility, having not faced a ranked opponent since defeating Texas 3-2 on Oct. 18. Both of Florida’s losses have come...

Gainesville, FL · 21h

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Gainesville Girls Basketball Prepares for Season of Growth, Opportunity

Gainesville High School girls basketball is looking to turn the page and build momentum heading into the 2026-27 season after a challenging 2025 campaign. With returning players providing familiarity and younger players continuing to develop, the Hurricanes believe they have the pieces to take a step forward. However, improving communication and building stronger chemistry on the court will be key as the team looks to make a deeper postseason run.

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Gators hoops adds Condon to 2027 class

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - 6-foot-7 forward Ian Condon has put pen to paper to play with the Gators as a part of the 2027 class. “We are elated to add Ian to our basketball program,” Head Coach Todd Golden said. “He is an outstanding young man who exemplifies many winning qualities both on and off the floor. He’s a tireless worker, a great student, and a heck of a basketball player. His toughness, grit, and skill will be welcomed in our program!”

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Newberry slugger Tavis Honeycutt signs with Florida

NEWBERRY, Fla. — Tavis Honeycutt is bringing his power to the University of Florida. The Newberry baseball standout made his college decision official Thursday, signing with the Gators at the Newberry auditorium. Honeycutt launched 16 home runs, drove in nearly 50 runs and hit .609 for the Panthers last...

Newberry, FL · 15h

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Gainesville families question plan to combine Lincoln Middle, Williams Elementary students

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A plan to combine Lincoln Middle and Williams Elementary students is sparking concerns about the future of both schools. At a community meeting Tuesday, community members, teachers and parents questioned the impact on younger students and how the district will preserve each school’s history. Some families said they still want two separate schools, not one combined campus.

Gainesville, FL · 2d

The Gainesville Sun

Noah Doubt About It: Gainesville area FHSAA region quarterfinal HS football picks

The most wonderful time of the year is here. No, I don’t mean Christmas, even though the commercials have started and the displays in stores are up (that shouldn’t start until after Thanksgiving. It’s fall, not winter). I mean the FHSAA high school football postseason. Battles have been fought, and the war is over. The pretenders are gone. Only the contenders remain. Each week, the field will dwindle. As it begins, we stand at nine teams. Many are your usual suspects. Buchholz , Hawthorne and Columbia are each top two seeds in their respective regions and dream of the deep runs we’ve seen in years past. Others, such as Fort White, Santa Fe and Bradford aren’t state title contenders per se – but they are favorites and would like to secure a playoff win. Finally, for Williston, Chiefland and Palatka, the odds are stacked against them, but you really never know what can transpire in the postseason. That won’t stop me from predicting what I think will occur. Let’s pick all these games, shall we? In the last regular season games two weeks ago, Noah Doubt About It finished with a 7-5 (0.58) record for a 130-39 (0.77) mark so

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Kentucky Wildcats open as a slight favorite over the Florida Gators

Despite losing to the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday and being dismantled in the fourth quarter, the Kentucky Wildcats should still, generally speaking, control their own destiny. It feels safe to say that any 2-loss SEC team would crack the College Football Playoff. With Florida , Missouri, and Louisville remaining on their schedule, that three-game win streak isn't going to come easy. While none of those three programs are ranked now, all three have been at times throughout the season and should give their best against the high-profile Cats. That said, for the Cats to sustain their CFP odds, winning Saturday at home is a must. The sportsbooks seem to think they'll be able to get things done as well. Kentucky opened as a 2.5-point home favorite, but that quickly jumped to 3.5 points, where it currently sits at DraftKings Sportsbook . The total is 53.5. The Cats are -166 on the moneyline, which means a bet of $166 on them to win outright would net $100 for a total payout of $266. 🚨 Kentucky opens as 2.5-point favorites against Florida on Saturday inside Kroger Field, according to FanDuel! 😼 Both teams will be coming off a loss heading into this

Lexington, KY · 3d

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