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South Walton finishes season in region quarterfinals

BAKER COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The South Walton Seahawks fell to the Baker County Wildcats 28-7 in the FHSAA Class 3A Regional Quarterfinals. The Seahawks finish 7-4.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL · 1d

The Gainesville Sun

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Gainesville area FHSAA high school football region quarterfinal live score updates

The FHSAA postseason in the Gainesville area is officially here! Nine local squads earned postseason bids. Some, like Buchholz (Ponte Vedra), Hawthorne (Chiefland) and Columbia (Clay) are expected to roll to region quarterfinal wins. Others, such as Santa Fe (Dunnellon) and Bradford (Berkeley Prep), are locked in for tough battles. Finally, Williston (Melbourne Central Catholic), Chiefland (Hawthorne) and Palatka (Godby) face unlikely odds. In the SSAA, Union County is playing for a title-game appearance vs. top-seeded West Nassau. You can read our predictions and the full schedule for the week here. Be sure to check back Friday night for live updates and scores from every game across the Gainesville area. Also make sure to follow Gainesville Sun reporter Noah Ram on X , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok for highlights. He'll be in Dunnellon Friday for the Class 3A-Region 2 quarterfinal between Santa Fe and Dunnellon. This is a rematch from an excellent regular-season game, won by the Tigers 22-17 in Alachua. Can the Raiders get revenge? We're about to find out. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Noah Ram covers Florida Gators athletics and Gainesville-area high school sports for The Gainesville Sun, GatorSports.com and

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Fort White dominates Baker in 1A quarterfinals

Fort White Indians defeated Baker Gators, 49-7, in the FHSAA Class 1A Region 1 quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. Sophomore Chance Johnson threw four touchdown passes and made key plays leading Fort White's offense. Fort White will face No. 2 seed Blountstown in the semifinal round next Friday after...

Fort White, FL · 1d
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Santa Fe Girls Basketball to Rebuild After Challenging Season

Santa Fe High School’s girls basketball team enters the 2026-27 season with an opportunity to establish a fresh identity with a roster loaded with new players. Only one player returns, as the Raiders face the challenge of building chemistry while working toward a more competitive season under coach Dennis Hooks.

Alachua, FL · 2d
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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.

Gainesville, FL · 2d

WCJB

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Project YouthBuild expands educational opportunities for young adults in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Young adults who haven’t finished high school will have more opportunities to continue their education following the opening of Project YouthBuild’s new Opportunity Youth Center in Gainesville. The program serves people ages 18 to 24 who are working toward their high school diploma and...

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Oak Hall’s Season Ends With Loss to Panama City Bozeman in Region Semifinals

Long story short, it’s over. Oak Hall’s 2026 football season ended Thursday against Panama City Bozeman in a 47-14 loss in the region semifinals of the FHSAA Independent League 2 State Championships. The Eagles came out of the locker room with a fiery start to the game at...

Gainesville, FL · 1d

WTXL ABC 27 News

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Riley Elementary families seek answers after assistant principal is reassigned

A leadership change at Riley Elementary is raising questions among parents and educators. They're concerned about what's happening inside the school since an assistant principal was reassigned.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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After FSU, FAMU-area shootings, Florida weighs new rules for spotting campus threats

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida is preparing to set new statewide standards for how public universities identify potential threats, including a five-level system for assessing risk and rules for reviewing threat-assessment records that can follow some students from public schools into college. The proposal comes as...

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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FAMU forum in Tallahassee spotlights school choice debate for Big Bend families

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The debate over private schools versus charter schools is gaining new attention in Florida following the election of Byron Donalds to the governor’s office. Donalds’ wife founded a charter school management company. At a forum at Florida A&M University, educators, college students and parents...

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Gov.-elect Byron Donalds denounces Protect College Sports Act at Board of Governors summit

As Congress moves to set a nationwide rulebook for college athletics, Gov.-elect Byron Donalds is pushing back on a federal proposal he says could leave Florida universities at a disadvantage. During Thursday’s Florida Board of Governors summit, Donalds voiced opposition to the Protect College Sports Act. Multiple reports quoted Donalds...

Florida · 1d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Angela Suggs is newest VP at FAMU, President Marva Johnson says

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Angela Suggs has recently been hired for a new role on campus – an appointment that’s given rise to some concern within the FAMU community. Suggs, who’s been serving as special assistant to FAMU President Marva Johnson and advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics for about a year, has been appointed vice president for Strategic Engagement. “How we tell our story, how we engage stakeholders in events and the quality of our campus experience should meet the same standard of excellence, every time, across the university,” Johnson said in a Nov. 12 letter to university faculty and staff obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat. “To that end, I have established the Office of Strategic Engagement within the Office of the President. Angela Adams Suggs will lead it as Vice President for Strategic Engagement, reporting directly to me.” The Democrat has requested records regarding Suggs' new salary. Her start date was Nov. 12, and she will also continue her current duties of advising Johnson on athletics. Her annual salary has been $250,000 in the special assistant role. "I'm grateful for President Johnson's confidence," Suggs said in a statement to the Democrat. "Florida A&M University is expanding its legacy for

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

South Florida Times

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Florida Bar invites high school students to compete in Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition

MIAMI – The Florida Bar is offering all high school students an opportunity to compete in a contest to learn about the appellate process. The 2026-2027 High School Appellate Brief Writing and Moot Court competition serves as a learning experience, especially those who are planning to pursue a career in law.

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High school seniors celebrate signings across Leon County on Thursday

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It was a big day Thursday at Florida High, as two Seminoles signed Division I Grants of Aid. Peyton Johnson, a golfer, will play at Mercer, while Olivia Woods will play volleyball at Kennesaw State. Chiles saw 13 players sign on the dotted line, including four...

Leon County, FL · 2d

Tallahassee Democrat

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FAMU hires local native Chuck Hobbs as public policy events director

Florida A&M University has tapped a Tallahassee native – and former vocal opponent of FAMU's current president – to be the inaugural director of its Office of Public Policy Events . FAMU alumnus Chuck Hobbs, a Tallahassee blogger, columnist and former local attorney , began the new director's role in September. He's also been serving as an adjunct professor at the university since August, where he teaches two African American History courses. “I feel as if it's a sacred duty," Hobbs told the Tallahassee Democrat in a Nov. 9 phone interview, referring to his current roles. He directly reports to FAMU's Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Allyson Watson through his director role. “I think I'll be able to help our students have the skills necessary to be able to comport themselves perfectly in the court of public opinion, courts of law or in their jobs in the future when issues arise of public importance. I definitely feel very comfortable and very excited about the opportunities to be able to impact so many of our students here at FAMU.” While the university has not yet announced the hire, Hobbs shared the announcement in a Nov. 7 Facebook post ,

Tallahassee, FL · 4d

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Bay prepares for playoff opener at Wakulla

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -There are several area high school football teams getting set for first round state playoff games this week. Bay is one of those teams. Coach Jeremy Brown and his team, last on the field the Saturday before last, in a win over county rival Mosley, are gearing up for a trip east to Wakulla for their 3A Region Quarterfinal Friday night.

Crawfordville, FL · 5d

MaxPreps

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Florida high school football: FHSAA Week 13 playoff schedule, postseason brackets, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

The 2026 Florida high school football season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during this weekend's postseason prep football slate in The Sunshine State.

Tallahassee, FL · 4d

WCTV

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Maclay football preps for SSAA quarterfinal Friday

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - While FHSAA football teams await the release of their playoff brackets Friday, SSAA teams are in week two of postseason play. Maclay is the top team in the north of the 11-man bracket, and are in quarterfinal play Friday when the undefeated Marauders welcome in Christ’s Church Academy.

Tallahassee, FL · 9d

High School On SI

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Thomas County Central vs. Northside Football Live Stream: How to Watch Georgia Showdown Tonight

Watch Thomas County Central vs. Northside football Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. Get the 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff time, matchup preview and streaming details.

Warner Robins, GA · 9d

WCTV

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At this Florida virtual school, students attend in the Metaverse

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - An online school founded by incoming First Lady of Florida is gaining popularity. It’s not school on a laptop or phone but it is virtual, with school taking place in the “Metaverse.” The program is Optima Academy Online, founded by Erika Donalds, which enables students to attend live classes while wearing virtual reality goggles.

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