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Florida Power & Light Company Engineer Chases Gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – Every day after work, Alonzo Russell trains for the Olympics at Joseph C. Carter Park. When he clocks out of his job as a service planner for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), where he engineers and designs solutions for the community to receive power, he swaps his steel-toed boots for sprinting shoes – in pursuit of a gold medal.
Professional Bull Riders League Brings a Rush of Adrenaline to South Florida
The Professional Bull Riders competition coming to Amerant Bank Arena isn't South Florida's first rodeo. Over the years, there have been other bull-riding events in the area, including at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie and the annual Homestead Championship Rodeo at Harris Field in Homestead. The difference is the...
Boca Raton swimmer, 14, will represent Haitian heritage at Paris Olympics
By the time she was six years old, Mayah Chouloute was already used to teammates and family chanting her name at swimming pools across South Florida. But this summer, the 14-year-old from Boca Raton will be cheered from all over the world as she competes at the biggest meet of her life — the Paris Olympics.
Florida Atlantic Football Odds: 2024 Total Wins Over/Under – Vegas Odds as of July 26
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. Oddsmakers anticipate the Florida Atlantic Owls to produce a middle of the road campaign in 2024, as their over/under is 6.5 wins. Florida...
Miami Hurricanes pursuit of local 4-star WR committed to Florida continues: “At the end of the day, they know I haven’t signed any papers”
Pembroke Pines (Fla.) West Broward wide receiver Joshua Moore talks the Miami Hurricanes and where things stand The post Miami Hurricanes pursuit of local 4-star WR committed to Florida continues: “At the end of the day, they know I haven’t signed any papers” appeared first on On3.
LSU offers 2028 Athlete from south Florida
Brian Kelly and his recruiting staff traveled to Pembroke Pines, Florida, to extend a scholarship offer to an athlete from the 2028 recruiting class. To land him, the Tigers will have to fend off Miami, a home-state favorite. A’mir Sears is a 6-foot-1, 160-pound, athlete from Pembroke Pines where he will play Varsity football for West Broward High School. The West Broward Bobcats finished last season 7-4 with a loss to South Dade in the first round of the state playoffs. He has no crystal ball projections, but the nearby Hurricanes are a 22% favorite to land him per On3....
Miami Signs Maximo Oberto For 2024-25 Season
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami men’s tennis head coach Alex Santos announced the addition of Maximo Oberto on Thursday. From Aventura, Fla., Oberto is coming to Miami with a career-high ITF junior ranking of 786. “Miami is my home and I am excited to represent the...
Miami Northwestern EDGE Deangelo Thompson Jr. commits to FAU
After landing one of the most sought-after recruits in program history last week, Florida Atlantic stayed hot on the Dade County recruiting trail and added another local talent with the commitment of Miami Northwestern (Fla.) EDGE rusher Deangelo Thompson Jr. on Friday. Standing at 6-foot-4, Thompson, who has flown under...
A taste of France in Palm Beach County: Best French restaurants in honor of Paris Olympics
When it comes to food, we owe the French many thanks. They've delivered us delicacies and desserts like crêpes, creme brulée, and croissants, and are responsible for the numerous culinary techniques used to execute many of the world's most delectable dishes. ...
‘Fore’ The Community Golf Tournament set for July 29 to benefit Habersham Co. Animal Shelter
The “Fore” The Community golf tournament will take place on Monday, July 29, with a shotgun start at 9am at Apple Mountain Golf Course in Hollywood. Cost of playing is $500 per team or $125 per player, with proceeds benefiting the Habersham County Animal Shelter. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to registered players. The animal shelter also will have door prizes and a silent auction. Each player will get one Mulligan, one Tee Buster, and one toss during the tournament. For any details, inquiries, sponsorship, or to enter a team, reach out to Tim Bryant at [email protected] or 706-499-9714.
Coral Springs High School’s ‘Freshmen Stampede’ Welcomes New Incoming Students
Coral Springs High School will host a Freshmen Stampede orientation event to welcome the incoming Class of 2028. The event will take place at Coral Springs High School on Friday, August 9, starting at 8:30 a.m. Participants are welcome to meet and connect with other incoming students and get an introduction to high school life. The event will feature workshops led by the Student Government, school tours, and various activities designed to help new students adjust to their new environment.
Meet the Mid Presented by Allstate: Sophomore Wide Receiver Joshua Guerin
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale Fla. Why did you choose Navy? Navy chose me. It was the best opportunity for myself and my family. What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? It's hard but worth it. What's better than playing FBS football on TV every Saturday?
Presbyterian Women’s Golf Posts Five WGCA All-American Scholars
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – The Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) has released their annual All-American Scholar Team, featuring five outstanding golfers from Presbyterian College. A total of 412 programs and 1,497 student-athletes were recognized with this prestigious achievement. To be eligible for this accolade, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher and participate in at least 50 percent of the team's competitive rounds throughout the 2023-24 academic year. Presbyterian College's honorees are Sarah Boteler (3.93 GPA), Sofia Carles (3.58 GPA), Maddie Peake (3.65 GPA), Lextyn Petz (3.85 GPA), and Taylor Reaves (4.00 GPA). These athletes...
St. Andrew's seeks another playoff appearance as season nears
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Football fans can almost start to hear the tailgates and the band getting warmed up. WPTV was at the last summer workout for St. Andrew's as they prepared for training camp. The Scots are ready for Week 1. "We've been doing three or four times...
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