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"Don't Fauci My Florida"
GatorFanCF said: ↑ Written above: “DeSantis decided to sacrifice lives to protect the economy” The link to worldometers info tells a different story. Michigan, NJ, NY, Massachusetts, for example, all shut down very strongly yet their death rate of COVID-19 is higher than Florida. What did their Governors do to kill more people per million than DeSantis? California has about a 10% lower death rate than Florida. Okay, at what cost?
ESPN: Top 25 takeaways: Texas, Florida earn huge wins
I have a feeling Krull will become even more valuable to the Gators in future games- Top 25 takeaways: Florida, Notre Dame, Texas earn big wins Notre Dame was almost as impressive against v tech as Old Dominion Notre Dame was almost as impressive against v tech as Old Dominion ND will bump a more deserving conference champ out of the four team playoff.
Across the SEC, football fans opting not to travel with their team
Across the SEC, football fans opting not to travel with their team Pat Dooley Gainesville Sun A Gainesville Sun survey showed a marked decrease in attendance at games from visiting fans over the last five years. It's a trend the league acknowledges - but without any apparent interest in changing it.
Gov Scott unveils plan to keep schools safe
I'll trust the written statue over the google. Cop can apprehend and present for exam but they cannot commit the person no more than they can sentence someone to jailClick to expand... Well you can live in make believe world then. Wiki also spells out who can initiate a Baker Act in Florida also. I can't count the times I had parolees and probationers Baker Acted by cops when I worked that job years ago.
Hurricane Matthew, the day after: The gas is coming; port preps for fuel trucks
Fuel trucks were already lining up early Friday morning at Port Everglades to get gas. Those fueling operations could begin later Friday morning after the “land side” of the port opens, port spokeswoman Ellen Kennedy said. Ships, including those carrying fuel, will also begin docking at the Hollywood port as soon as the U.S. Coast Guard gives its approval, also expected later Friday. “It’s just a run on gas and people should have filled up their tanks.
Hurricane Matthew: Scott says to be ready for ‘direct hit’
Scott Florida must prepare for “a direct hit” from Hurricane Matthew, Gov. Rick Scott said Thursday morning, hours before the storm was to skirt Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Live updates: Hurricane Matthew heads for Florida Tiny differences in the storm’s path could mean the difference between feeling hurricane-force and tropical-storm winds along the state’s east coast, Scott said in a news conference at the county’s Emergency Operations Center.
Number of gas stations with fuel shrinking as Hurricane Matthew approaches
Gas shortages that began Tuesday have become more widespread Thursday morning. Across Palm Beach County, gas stations with fuel were becoming the exception more than the rule. On Military Trail, stations at Lantana Road and Le Chalet Boulevard had gas, but two stations between them were out. Sometimes a gas station was doing strong business while another across the streets had pump handles in colorful plastic bags — or packing tape wrapped all around the pump.
Need coffee? Dunkin Donuts is open (for now) in Palm Beach County
Need to get your morning coffee before the storm? Dunkin Donuts will be open for part of the day in several Palm Beach County locations.
12,000 FPL workers on standby to tackle outages in Hurricane Matthew’s wake
We are basking in air conditioning and functioning ‘fridges now, but it’s a good bet the power won’t be on come this time tomorrow. Florida Power & Light anticipates as many as 1.2 million customers could lose power in Florida – and some of those customers will see more than one outage. The company reports it has 12,000 workers ready to respond – about 9,000 of those will be in the field to restore power. Those workers come from as far west as Texas and as far north as Massachusetts.
Flights continue to depart from PBI airport Thurs. morning
The departure board at Palm Beach International Airport reports flights continue to leave on time this morning, with a handful of cancellations. The cancellations however fill the board beginning shortly after noon as Hurricane Matthew moves closer to our coast. The last flight out currently listed is a 12:05 to Tampa/St. Petersburg.
Hurricane Matthew forces Florida, LSU to postpone football game
With the effects of Hurricane Matthew still unknown in Gainesville, No. 18 Florida announced Thursday afternoon that its scheduled noon game against LSU would be postponed. [Keep up with the Post's latest Hurricane Matthew news] [No decision made on Florida State-Miami game] The two teams will try to reschedule the game later in the season, according to a press release from the University of Florida.
Behind the story: Did Tim Tebow really hit 12 home runs in 15 pitches?
Tim Tebow’s story has been written and re-written ad infinitum since he arrived in Gainesville four years ago, but his agent, Jimmy Sexton, still found a way to build on the Legend of Tim Tebow by dropping this nugget to the Memphis Commercial-Appeal last month: Tebow, while taking batting practice with the Memphis University School baseball team, hit 12 home runs in 15 pitches. Tebow was a pretty good baseball player in his day, but, c’mon, 12 home runs?
With NFL hopes dashed, former Gator Tim Tebow to give baseball a try
DAVIE – The Miami Dolphins never pursued Tim Tebow. But the Miami Marlins could. Tebow, the former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, apparently has ended his pursuit of returning to the NFL and now will turn his attention to baseball, a sport he has not played since 2005. Tebow plans to hold a workout for major league baseball teams this month, according to his agents.
Luke Del Rio not assuming anything in Florida Gators’ QB competition
Florida Gators quarterbacks Austin Appleby (12) and Luke Del Rio (14) are competing for the starting job this camp. (TIm Casey/UAA Communications) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Luke Del Rio, the leader in Florida’s open quarterback competition entering preseason camp, heard along with everyone else last week the strong endorsement he received from former Gators coach and newly minted ambassador/consultant Steve Spurrier.
Florida: Police release footage of Rick Wells Tyrie Cleveland incident
Florida freshmen Tyrie Cleveland (left) and Rick Wells. (Photo courtesy of Cleveland) Security camera footage of the incident which led to the arrest of two Florida football players was released on Monday. According to The Alligator, the University Police released video from the incident in compliance with a public records request.
Gators land commitment from 4-star CB Marco Wilson
Marco Wilson, a 4-star cornerback from Fort Lauderdale. (Chris Kirschner/AJC) Another Wilson is headed to Florida. The Gators landed a huge verbal commitment Monday from 4-star cornerback Quincy Wilson from American Heritage High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He chose UF over Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Southern Cal. “I love Florida,” Wilson told SEC Country. “I have a really strong relationship with the coaches. They talk to me almost every day. I love that about them.
Division winners to unranked? Florida Gators getting no preseason love
Florida head coach Jim McElwain on the sidelines against Michigan during the first half in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl at the Orlando Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida football team begins fall training camp Wednesday, exactly one month from the season opener against UMass. When the Gators take Steve Spurrier Field on Sept.
QB Jake Allen thriving as bond, chemistry with Gators coaches grows
Jake Allen, a 4-star quarterback from Fort Lauderdale. (Special to the AJC) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It’s important for a quarterback and his position coach to be on the same page. Florida commit Jake Allen has developed that kind of rapport with Gators offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier over the past year. Allen, who pledged to UF last summer, worked with Nussmeier and Florida coach Jim McElwain at this past weekend’s Friday Night Lights event.
Tim Tebow won’t say he’s retired, might be coach or politician in time
Former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is seen on the sidelines prior to the start of the game during the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow refused to say he considers himself retired from football in an interview with the Associated Press, but he did talk about a possible future in coaching or politics.
Florida football hype video will get you ready for training camp
The Florida Gators just released a new hype video. (Rob Foldy/Getty Images) It has been a long offseason, but Florida will have its fans ready to win the day. The Florida football program just released a new hype video called “Brotherhood,” which features players going through offseason strength drills in preparation for the upcoming season. But more important than just lifting weights, the video features Florida teammates supporting each other and hyping the others up to reach their goals.
Florida Gators have lost last six starting QBs to transfers
Quarterback Treon Harris #3 of the Florida Gators warms up prior to the start of the game against the New Mexico State Aggies at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) Florida QB Treon Harris is transferring, the program confirmed Monday, carrying on an odd trend for the Gators.
Could Florida Gators be one of college football’s biggest sleepers?
Florida Gators players celebrate after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) The talk throughout the SEC East this offseason has been a sort of coronation of Tennessee. The Volunteers are the team of destiny to get over the top finally and reach the SEC Championship Game, break the streak against their hated rivals and become players on the national championship picture.
Former Florida Gators starting QB Treon Harris to transfer
Treon Harris #3 of the Florida Gators scrambles for yardage during the game against the East Carolina Pirates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 12, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Former Florida starting QB Treon Harris will transfer. The decision comes less than a week after Florida coach Jim McElwain confirmed that Harris would be playing wide receiver for the Gators. Harris appeared in 12 games at quarterback during his sophomore season in 2015.
Recruiting: Gators coach has Miami WR Mark Pope dreaming about Florida
Mark Pope, a 4-star wide receiver from Southridge High School in Miami. (Zach Abolverdi/AJC) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Jim McElwain delivered quite a recruiting pitch to Mark Pope at Friday Night Lights. The 2018 receiver from Miami was a standout performer during the camp’s one-on-one drills, and afterward he met with McElwain in his office. “He told me to dream about the Gators,” Pope said.
Recruiting: Gators land Florida’s No. 1 RB, Adarius Lemons
Adarius Lemons, a 4-star running back from Clearwater, Fla. (Zach Abolverdi/AJC) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s recruiting momentum continued Sunday with another verbal commitment for the Gators. Adarius Lemons, a 4-star running back from Clearwater, Fla., flipped from North Carolina to UF. He attended Friday Night Lights and told SEC Country the Gators were pushing for his No. 1 spot.
Florida Gators recruiting: UF gets commitment from LB James Houston
New Gators commit James Houston. (Zach Abolverdi/AJC) Florida picked up its first commitment from its Friday Night Lights recruiting event, as Class of 2017 three-star linebacker James Houston said yes to the Gators. Houston, from American Heritage School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is the Gators’ 11th commit in the Class of 2017 and the second linebacker, joining Ventrell Miller, who committed last month.
Florida Gators LB Cristian Garcia credited for stopping sexual assault
A Florida football player is a local hero after stopping a sexual assault in Gainesville. (Rob Foldy/Getty Images) There has been a lot of consternation and focus on the dark side of college athletics this offseason. Especially when it comes to culture surrounding sexual assault on college campuses. These are serious issues that have come to light and entered the public discussion in a serious way. They are hard conversation we have to have. But there is good.
Florida Gators coach Jim McElwain: ‘Teams are made over the offseason’
Jim McElwain head coach of the Florida Gators leads members of team into Memorial Stadium for warm ups prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers on October 10, 2015 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) The Florida Gators had a quiet offseason up until this week, when a pair of freshmen receivers were arrested Monday for a BB gun incident. Unfortunately for coach Jim McElwain, his ESPN Car Wash was tainted Tuesday by having to repeatedly address what happened.
Florida Gators recruiting: 2018 star Artur Sitkowski wows at QB camp
Artur Sitkowski, a 2018 quarterback from Old Bridge, N.J. (Zach Abolverdi/AJC) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida held its Next Level QB Camp on Thursday in the indoor practice facility. UF coach Jim McElwain and offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier had several high-profile quarterback trainers on hand, including Elite 11 coach George Whitfield, Jr. Gators commit Jake Allen won’t throw until Friday, which allowed 2018 quarterback Artur Sitkowski (Old Bridge, N.J.) to steal the show.
Gators players pass out coach’s favorite PB&Js around campus
(Bruce R. Bennett/The Palm Beach Post) Football players are all on campus right now for summer workouts and summer school. There is a fair amount of down time on largely empty campuses before the fall semester begins. So the Gators players are giving back to campus in a special way. In a way that honors their coach and his love for an American classic.
Jim McElwain: Ex-Florida Gators QB Treon Harris is now playing WR
Treon Harris #3 of the Florida Gators attempts a pass during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Former Florida starting quarterback Treon Harris has indeed made the move to wide receiver. Gators coach Jim McElwain confirmed the position change on Ivan Maisel’s ESPN podcast. “You’ve got to look at the fit,” McElwain said. “Nothing he did. Guys around him didn’t play great either.
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