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Gulf Breeze softball has tough end to season in region championship in loss against Gainesville
A breakthrough season with the Gulf Breeze Dolphins softball team was ended Thursday night by a youthful breakout star. Gainesville High freshman Leanna Bourdage, already ranked among the nation’s upper tier of prep pitchers, dazzled with 12 strikeouts and a three-hit shutout in leading her team past host Gulf Breeze, 3-0, in the...
Why did Skylar Wallace transfer from Alabama to Florida? Explaining SEC Player of Year's choice
Skylar Wallace has been a force for Florida softball for three seasons and is a major reason why the Gators hold the No. 4 national seed in the 2024 NCAA Softball Tournament. Wallace is looking to end her sixth and final collegiate season with a national championship, something which looks like a realistic opportunity for Florida after reeling off eight straight victories to close the season, including winning the SEC Tournament for the sixth time in program history.
2nd Annual Hogtown Opry coming to Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The 2nd Annual Hogtown Opry is coming to Gainesville on Saturday, May 18th at 7 pm at the University Auditorium (333 Newell Drive). Guests can expect bluegrass, old-time-tinged originals, twin fiddling, and old-time swing music. Musicians include Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin, Hogtown Opry Band, Shad...
Elijhah Badger is going to be just what Florida football's offense needs
The top remaining transfer receiver is officially off the market. On Friday evening, Arizona State receiver Elijhah Badger committed to Florida football, joining a Gator offense in desperate need of a boost. The Arizona State transfer chose the Gators over Washington and Arizona and this move to the SEC doesn't...
City of Newberry expansion impacting schools, elections
The city of Newberry is changing rapidly, impacting local elections and the school system. Its population has doubled in the last 20 years to almost 8,000 residents and there’s a movement to turn its public schools into charter schools. And in April, an election for three of the five city commissioner positions were canceled when only the incumbents ran for office.
UF Fishing for Success program hosting ‘Fishing for Autism’ event
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Children with autism and their families can enjoy a day by the pond. Officials with the University of Florida’s Fishing for Success (FFS) program are organizing a special Fishing for Autism event. The idea stemmed from a Canadian mother who started the Fishing for Austim program...
Traffic alert: Newberry Road lanes closed near I-75 due to gas leak
A gas main was hit overnight on SR 26 (Newberry Road), just east of 75th Street. Only one eastbound lane is currently open. The post Traffic alert: Newberry Road lanes closed near I-75 due to gas leak appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gainesville home of former NFL running back Clinton Portis again up for auction
Former NFL running back and Gainesville High School standout Clinton Portis appears to have exhausted all legal options to stave off the auction of his northeast Gainesville home following a 2022 foreclosure ruling. Alachua County property records list Portis and his mother, Rhonnel Hearn, as the owners of the more...
Family of Gainesville High baseball player seeking over $700K in wrongful death lawsuit
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The family of a Gainesville High School (GHS) senior baseball player who died from a batting cage accident is seeking thousands in a wrongful death lawsuit against several of the school’s administrators and athletic staff. Jeremy Medina, 17, was in a coma from...
Florida softball live score updates in 2024 NCAA Gainesville Regional vs South Alabama
The Gainesville Regionals will continue to roll on Saturday for Florida softball Saturday. The Gators will face South Alabama in Game 3 in the winners bracket of the Gainesville Regionals. A win Saturday moves UF into Sunday's final. Florida took care of FGCU 6-0 Friday behind a solid offensive showing...
Student-created documentary screening sheds light on youth gun violence
This documentary, a product of Filming with a Purpose, explores the life of Christopher Scott, a teenager who lost his life to gun violence three years ago, and the preventable nature of this social epidemic. The post Student-created documentary screening sheds light on youth gun violence appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
UF, Gainesville communities rally on Nakba Day
A crowd of about 50 UF and Gainesville community members wearing keffiyehs and carrying Palestinian flags gathered in the Plaza of the Americas Wednesday evening to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Nakba. The rally — organized by UF Divestment Coalition — also marked the third consecutive week of pro-Palestinian protestors occupying the plaza.
Need things to do? Here's a list of summer camps and activities for kids
With warmer days and the end of school quickly approaching, children may need something to do. Here's a list of summer activities for students, ranging from free camps to specialty events. Summer Camps by the City ...
$195k in grants to be announced on “Day of Impact” by Community Foundation of North Central Florida
The Community Foundation of North Central Florida is set to make a significant impact on the local community with the announcement of grant recipients from its two giving circles: the Women's Giving Circle and the Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR) Giving Circle. The post $195k in grants to be announced on “Day of Impact” by Community Foundation of North Central Florida appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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