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Eight Old Florida Barbecue Pits That Have Been Smoking Meat Since Before Disney Arrived

Long before mouse ears and theme park lines, Florida already had a serious barbecue habit. Roadside pits from Miami to Jacksonville were feeding farmers, truckers, and families back when Dixie Highway was the main way to get around. Every spot on this list opened its doors before Walt Disney World...

Florida · 2d

The Gainesville Sun

Child knocked from bicycle near Oak View Middle School, driver cited

A driver was cited after striking a child's bicycle shortly before 7:30 a.m. Nov. 5 near Oak View Middle School in Newberry, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. ACSO Public Information Officer Lisa Sacaccio said a field service technician had stopped traffic at the intersection of Southwest 250th Street and Southwest 15th Avenue to allow the student to cross the road when a driver went around the technician. Florida TODAY: Checkout charity, Florida election, coral reefs As the driver went around the technician, the vehicle struck a tire on the child's bicycle, causing the child to fall onto the road. The child suffered minor injuries, described as “just scrapes,” and was evaluated at the scene by deputies and responding emergency medical personnel. No road closures were necessary. No additional details were provided. This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Child knocked from bicycle near Oak View Middle School, driver cited

Newberry, FL · 2d

Essentially Sports

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“I Got Booed”: Urban Meyer Recalls Horrific Florida Experience That Put His Family’s Livelihood at Risk

Eight seconds remained at The Swamp. Florida led South Carolina 17-16, but the Gamecocks had moved into range for Ryan Succop to attempt a 48-yard field goal. Steve Spurrier stood on the opposing sideline, looking for a win on his first visit to Gainesville as South Carolina’s head coach. Jarvis Moss had other plans. He rose above the protection, got a hand to the kick, and sent the ball away from the uprights. Florida survived. The Gators stayed in control of the SEC East race and kept their national championship hopes alive. That block became one of the defining plays of Urban Meyer’s early ...

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15-year-old accused of trying to make bombs for ISIS charged as adult, booked in Alachua County Jail

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A 15-year-old arrested after an investigation into his alleged contact with a terrorist organization, which revealed he was trying to make bombs, has been charged as an adult. Jude Sleeper, 15, was booked into the Alachua County Jail on Thursday after previously being in juvenile detention....

Alachua County, FL · 2d

Independent Florida Alligator

Florida slumps against Oklahoma at home

When a team’s punter generates more yardage than its offense, that’s usually not a great sign of a positive result. Unfortunately for No. 24 Florida (5-4, 3-4 SEC), Alec Clark was the star of the show in its 23-7 loss to Oklahoma (5-4, 3-3 SEC). Bayden is a...

Gainesville, FL · 17h

Alachua Chronicle

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Woman on probation arrested for battery on a man, an elderly woman, and a deputy

Kathryn Robynne Blackmon, 34, was arrested yesterday for allegedly battering an elderly woman, spitting into the face of a man, and spitting on a deputy. The post Woman on probation arrested for battery on a man, an elderly woman, and a deputy appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 2d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Kickoff time for Florida's Week 11 showdown at Kentucky revealed

Start time for Florida football's Week 11 showdown with Kentucky in Lexington was announced by the SEC on Sunday morning. Kickoff is set for 6:15 p.m. ET in what will be the final late game of the Gators' 2026 regular-season schedule. The gridiron action will be broadcast on ESPN. Florida enters the matchup with a 5-4 overall record and a 3-4 mark in conference play after its 23-7 loss to Oklahoma at home on Saturday. Kentucky, on the other hand, is 7-2 (5-2 SEC) heading into the 11th week of the college football slate, but is also coming off a defeat of their own — a 34-6 beatdown by Tennessee in Knoxville this past weekend. The Gators hold a commanding lead in the all-time series, with a 55-22 record against the Wildcats dating back to 1917, plus a 22-13 mark in Lexington. However, UK won the battle at Kroger Field last year, 38-7, and has prevailed in four of the last five meetings with UF. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky , and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared

Gainesville, FL · 17h

WFLA

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Georgia inmate sentenced to 8 years in Florida prison for fraudulently selling hunting leases

A Georgia inmate received extra prison time after pleading guilty to fraudulently selling hunting leases to Florida hunters while incarcerated, wildlife officials announced Friday.

Florida · 1d

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Gainesville Price Cuts Are Running Well Above the National Rate

Median list price $330K ↑ +0.0% vs. last October Days on market 87 days ↓ -3.9% YoY Listings with price cuts 24% ↑ 3.3 pts YoY. Fewer homes were available in Gainesville as new listings also pulled back. Buyers in the Gainesville metro area had fewer homes...

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Festival highlights mental health resources and client access to care

Over 20 community organizations gathered at the Gainesville Opportunity Center on Friday, connecting residents with mental health resources and raising questions about how easy it is for those in need to access support. The Opportunity Center’s sixth annual fall festival and open house brought together community partners, mental health advocates...

Alachua Chronicle

Train hits car in Hawthorne; no injuries reported

Last night, a train hit a car that was stuck on the train tracks in Hawthorne, but nobody was in the car and no injuries were reported by the train crew. The post Train hits car in Hawthorne; no injuries reported appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Hawthorne, FL · 2d

whatnow.com

Juicy’s Famous Fair Food bringing carnival favorites to Gainesville in 2027

The kind of food usually associated with a day at the fair could soon become an everyday option in Gainesville. Juicy’s Famous Fair Food is preparing to bring its burgers, oversized corn dogs, shakes and funnel cakes to the city, with a new location scheduled to open in April 2027.

Alachua Chronicle

Homeless man arrested for punching police officer behind Headquarters Library

Lacy Clifton Lindsay Jr., 72, was arrested yesterday afternoon for allegedly punching a police officer and a second victim behind the Headquarters Library. The post Homeless man arrested for punching police officer behind Headquarters Library appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

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Humane Society program raises spirits at animal shelter

Honey spent most of her days in a kennel at the Humane Society of North Central Florida. But on Oct. 30, the 9-month-old puppy got a break from shelter life, spending the day lounging on a couch with two University of Florida students. She was adopted less than 24 hours...

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Davin Davidson’s Oklahoma visit puts Florida’s future QB picture in focus

Florida’s rising QB commit offers reasons for optimism beyond his senior stat line

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Fall Festival works to prepare adults for employment

The Gainesville Opportunity Center held its sixth annual Fall Festival on Friday, aiming to open opportunities for employment.

Independent Florida Alligator

Florida baseball dominant over Air Force in fall exhibition

Florida baseball finished its fall exhibition slate with a clean 5-0 sweep, capping the stretch with a victory over Air Force on Sunday morning. In an error-stricken performance by Air Force — nine in total — the Gators racked up 17 hits to take a 15-1 win. Air...

Gainesville, FL · 14h

Alachua Chronicle

City of Gainesville observes Veterans Day holiday

RTS will not provide bus service on the holiday. Residential curbside collection for garbage, recycling and yard trash will not be affected by the holiday. The post City of Gainesville observes Veterans Day holiday appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .