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Jacksonville police officer shot, in critical condition; suspect dead, sources say

A Jacksonville police officer is in the hospital with critical injuries after being shot in the Duclay neighborhood, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

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Jacksonville police officer shot, in critical condition; suspect dead, sources say

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Gators Breakdown: Micah Mazzccua intends to transfer from Florida? | DJ Lagway on campus with elite WR Jeremiah Smith

Micah Mazzccua recently transferred from Baylor to be an instant contributor along the offensive line

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RULES: Win 4 tickets to the FSU-UF diamond duel

A News4JAX Insider can win four (4) tickets to see Florida State and Florida renew their rivalry on the baseball diamond at 121 Financial Ballpark.

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A News4JAX Insider can win four (4) tickets to see Florida State and Florida renew their rivalry on the baseball diamond at 121 Financial Ballpark.

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Gators Breakdown: Familiarity will pay off for Florida Gators secondary | Javion Toombs conversation

Corey Raymond leads a group of defensive backs that are familiar with the defense but are backed up by youth

Gators RBs have to be leaders; Gonzalez returning to Gainesville; Date of Florida-Utah game set

Spring football practice took a pause during spring break, but the Gators are back at it.

Gators Breakdown: Billy Gonzalez returning as Florida Gators WR coach

Billy Gonzalez returns to Gainesville for his third stint as Gators WR coach.

Gators Breakdown: Leadership is the next step for outstanding Florida Gators RB duo

Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne give Florida one of the best running back tandems in the country.

Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators defense under Austin Armstrong will “negotiate with a hammer.”

Austin Armstrong brings a new, aggressive approach to similar defense.

Smith scores 28, Mississippi State beats Florida 69-68 in OT

Tolu Smith scored a career-high 28 points, including a go-ahead basket in overtime with 4.3 seconds left, and Mississippi State beat Florida 69-68 in the second round of the SEC Tournament.

Gators Breakdown: Rob Sale goes in-depth on the Florida Gators OL | Powell-Ryland excited for new-look defense

The Florida Gators have been busy in the offseason, making a number of changes to the offensive line. With all of the new pieces, there were some questions on how they would fit together. However, Florida’s Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, Rob Sale, has provided some insight on how the line is coming together in spring practice.

Gators Breakdown: Russ Callaway hired as TE Coach | Retooling the offensive line and defensive backs

The Florida Gators have many changes to sort through this spring, particularly in the offensive line and defensive back rooms. The offensive line will be adding a few new players through the transfer portal, while the defensive back room will now be under the guidance of Corey Raymond.

Gators Breakdown: First look at the 2023 Florida Gators as spring practice get underway

The Florida Gators have begun their spring practice and have taken the field for the first time in 2023.

NFL Draft prospect suffers injury during 'pain test' at combine

NFL Draft prospect Richard Gouraige pulled himself out of the Scouting Combine after waking up with a swollen ankle due to the "pain tolerance test" during medical exams.

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Fight in Florida-Kentucky SEC Women's Basketball Tournament game leads to 8 ejections

A fight broke out during an SEC Tournament women's basketball game between the Kentucky Wildcats and Florida Gators, which led to eight ejections on Wednesday.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators 2023 Spring Football Preview

The Florida Gators football team began their second spring practice under head coach Billy Napier this week. With new players and coaching staff, there are many storylines and position battles to watch this spring.

Florida hires Armstrong as DC to replace NFL-bound Toney

Florida has hired Austin Armstrong as its defensive coordinator.

Florida fan ejected for wrapping arm around Kentucky player's neck during basketball game

A Florida Gators fan was ejected on Wednesday night after wrapping his arm around a Kentucky Wildcats player's neck during a play in their basketball matchup.

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Gators Breakdown: Patrick Toney leaving the Florida Gators | Austin Armstrong next DC

Florida Gators co-DC Patrick Toney will be taking a job with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. According to reports, Toney will be accepting a role as a defensive assistant and that Billy Napier already has his guy in Alabama defensive assistant Austin Armstrong.Subscribe to our Gators Football newsletter “Chomp”. Subscribe here.

Without Castleton, Gators lose at Arkansas

Playing without their best player, Florida struggled to score, falling on the road to the Razorbacks 85-64.

Colin Castleton breaks hand, Florida beats Ole Miss 79-64

Myreon Jones scored 15 points on five 3-pointers and short-handed Florida beat Mississippi 79-64 to snap a three-game losing streak.

Gators Breakdown: Top offensive targets for the Florida Gators Class of 2024

The Florida Gators are off to a great start to the recruiting class of 2024. Four recruits have already pledged to the orange and blue and there are plenty of interested prospects to make this Billy Napier’s best class yet.

Chiefs receiver, former Gator Kadarius Toney makes most of his Super Bowl touches

Kadarius Toney’s struggles with injuries and inconsistency prompted the New York Giants to give up on him midway through his second NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs gave him a second chance and the talented receiver proved he’s no first-round bust.

Gators Breakdown: Get to know Florida Gators QB commit DJ Lagway

The Class of 2024 takes center stage now for the Florida Gators headlined by five star quarterback DJ Lagway.

Billy Napier spring speaking tour to make a stop in Orange Park

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida Head Football Coach Billy Napier’s 2023 spring speaking tour dates were announced Tuesday. Napier will kick off his tour Monday, March 20 in Melbourne, which will be the first of 10 stops that includes Orange Park.

Kentucky posts wire-to-wire 72-67 victory over Florida

Freshman Cason Wallace scored 20 points, Jacob Toppin had a double-double and Kentucky never trailed in a 72-67 victory over Florida.

Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators 2023 class is in the books. How does it compare?

The Florida Gators’ Class of 2023 is now officially in the books as far as high school recruits go.

Signing day ends recruiting sagas for QB Rashada, CB McClain

The opening of college football’s traditional signing period for high school prospects brought an apparent end to two of the cycle’s most notable recruitments.

Jaden Rashada & Gators saga spotlights NIL issues; date announced for spring game; Florida’s 2024 class adds 4-star LB

Hi, Florida fans,

Jaden Rashada case in Florida highlights issues in NIL, recruiting

Using name, image and likeness compensation to recruit college athletes is still very much against NCAA rules. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in decisions. Booster-funded collectives are taking on a big role in compensating athletes. Schools can only hope they are acting within the rules and in their best interest. Inserting a third-party in the recruiting process between coaches and recruits has only complicated things. Experts say the collectives should focus on athletes who are already on campus.

Keyontae Johnson stars against his former team, No. 5 Kansas State beat Florida 64-50

Keyontae Johnson had 13 points and 11 rebounds against his former team, and No. 5 Kansas State beat Florida 64-50 in the Big 12-SEC Challenge

Gators Breakdown: Reviewing the Florida Gators 2023 transfer portal additions

After the Florida Gators had a mass exodus of transfers out of the program, getting quality depth was a must in the first transfer portal window.

Florida releases QB Rashada from scholarship to end breakup

Florida has granted quarterback Jaden Rashada a release from his national letter of intent.

Gators Breakdown: Analyzing Florida Gators QB Graham Mertz | Rashada saga ending

After Anthony Richardson declared for the NFL Draft, it was no surprise the Gators needed to hit the transfer portal for a quarterback. It probably did come as a surprise that the QB was Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz.

AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL mess

A person familiar with the situation says Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada has requested a release from his national letter of intent after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through.

Gators Breakdown: The importance of Pearsall returning | Florida grabs Alabama transfer OT Damieon George

The Florida Gators received some welcome news as WR Ricky Pearsall announced his return and Alabama OT Damieon George announced his intention to transfer to Florida.

Castleton’s 18 points helps send Florida past LSU

Colin Castleton scored 18 points, making a career-high 12 foul shots, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked five shots and Florida handed LSU its third-straight loss, 67-56.

Gators Breakdown: Early look at the 2023 Florida Gators | Micah Mazzccua transfers to UF

The 2022 football season comes to a close with the rival Georgia Bulldogs winning back-to-back National Championships. With that, the page turns to the 2023 season and one that doesn’t look too promising for the Florida Gators.

Gators Breakdown: Big need offensive tackle Caden Jones commits to the Florida Gators

The Florida Gators have a huge need for offensive linemen and was able to secure a commitment from three star offensive tackle Caden Jones.

Georgia coach Mike White back to Gainesville to face Gators

Mike White knows it will be a bit strange going back to the Southeastern Conference school where he coached the last seven seasons.

Texas A&M hit with rare tech before tip-off against Florida for jersey error

Texas A&M trailed before the opening tip at Florida.

Texas A&M basketball game delayed after Aggies forget uniforms at hotel

The Florida Gators led 1-0 before their game against Texas A&M even started. That's because the game was delayed due to the Aggies missing their uniforms.

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Gators Breakdown: Ohio State LB Taradja Mitchell transfers to the Florida Gators

The Florida Gators need all the help they can get on the defensive side of the football, and after adding a couple of defensive linemen, the Gators add transfer linebacker Teradja Mitchell.

Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators transfer DL Cam’Ron Jackson joins the show

The Florida Gators filled one of their biggest needs through the transfer portal by gaining the commitment of Memphis DL Cam’Ron Jackson.

Gators Breakdown: Transfer DT Cam’Ron Jackson commits to Florida | Rashad Torrence declares for NFL Draft

The Florida Gators pick up a big need along the defensive line as Memphis transfer, Cam’Ron Jackson, pledges to Florida.

Late steal preserves No. 20 Auburn’s 61-58 win over Florida

Chris Moore got a steal in the final seconds and Wendell Green Jr. made a layup at the buzzer to cap No. 20 Auburn’s 61-58 victory over Florida in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.

Gators Breakdown: Quality over quantity for Florida Gators 2023 class | Tarquin transfers

The Florida Gators 2023 recruiting class finishes with 20 high school signees from Early Signing Day after a couple of high profile targets, DL Jordan Hall to Georgia and CB Desmond Ricks to Alabama, choose to head elsewhere. While 20 signees lags behind the number other schools have, Florida has quality among those 20 signees.

Former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz to play for Florida in 2023

Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is transferring to Florida, giving the Gators an experienced starter at a depleted position.

Gators Breakdown: What did we learn about the Gators in Napier’s first season? | Early Signing Period Preview

Florida finishes Billy Napier’s first season at 6-7 and there are many more questions than answers after a disappointing finish.

Gators Breakdown: Oregon State smashes Florida 30-3 in Las Vegas Bowl

Florida falls to 6-7 to end the 2022 season as Oregon State smashes the Gators 30-3.

QB Miller named Las Vegas Bowl starter; Napier comments on Kitna arrest; Elite 2024 QB commits to Florida

Hello, Florida fans.

Gators Breakdown: Big finish coming for the Florida Gators Class of 2023?

Florida has hosted many big time recruiting targets the last couple of weekends and the reviews have been great.

Florida Gators coach Billy Napier opens up about arrest of Jalen Kitna on child porn charges

Florida head coach Billy Napier on Thursday spoke about the arrest of backup quarterback Jalen Kitna on child pornography charges.

Florida turns to ex-Ohio State QB Miller to start Vegas Bowl

Florida quarterback Jack Miller will make his first collegiate start when the Gators play 17th-ranked Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl.

Gators Breakdown: Elite 2024 QB DJ Lagway commits to the Florida Gators

Florida picks up one of their biggest commitments in quite some time from elite 2024 quarterback DJ Lagway.

Florida Gators quarterback, son of former NFL player, booked on child pornography charges

Florida Gators backup quarterback Jalen Kitna was locked up in a Florida jail Wednesday afternoon on child pornography charges. He is the son of former NFL QB Jon Kitna.

foxnews.com

College football odds Week 13: How to bet Florida-Florida State

Here's everything you need to know about Florida-Florida State, from the point spread, moneyline and total Over/Under.

foxsports.com

Tennessee football fan makes catch in the stands, impressive throw back to field

After the football flew into the stands in a game between Tennessee and the Florida Gators, a fan caught it and launched it back to the field.

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Hurricane Ian forces changes to Florida-Eastern Washington, 2 other college football games

With Hurricane Ian slated to make landfall in Florida late Wednesday or early Thursday, the impending storm is forcing college football teams to make changes.

foxnews.com

Report: Georgia high school QB Robbie Roper dies in Gainesville hospital due to complications from surgery

Robbie Roper, a Georgia high school quarterback who'd seen some interest from the Florida Gators, among others, died Wednesday at a Gainesville hospital.

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To understand why Texas and Oklahoma want to move to the SEC, follow the money

If Texas and OU joined the SEC, the conference could attract higher media fees, given the marketing muscle of the schools in college football and basketball.

cnbc.com

Florida Gators star Keyontae Johnson released from hospital

Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson was released from the hospital Tuesday after collapsing during a game 10 days ago, his family said in a statement. "We continue to be amazed at the pace of his recovery and look forward to spending Christmas together as a family," the statement said. Johnson, 21, collapsed on the court during a game against the Florida Seminoles on December 12. He was given brief medical attention courtside before he was transported to a nearby hospital. "This has been an emotionally taxing time for Keyontae's family, friends, and teammates," Scott Striklin, the school's athletic director, said last week.

cbsnews.com

Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson makes first public statement since collapsing on court

Florida Gators basketball star Keyontae Johnson addressed the public on Friday for the first time since he collapsed during a game last Saturday. In a brief video statement, Johnson thanked his fans and his doctors for the support he received while he was hospitalized. “Write your own story” God said my work here ain’t done 💙🤞🏽 pic.twitter.com/hJHlBIJmdg — Keyontae (@Keyontae) December 18, 2020Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed last Saturday during a game against the Florida State Seminoles. The 21-year-old was given brief medical attention on the side of the court before he was transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. But conference rules require players to undergo heart testing and physical exams before they can return to the court.

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Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson makes first public statement since collapsing on court

Florida Gators star Keyontae Johnson addressed the public on Friday for the first time since he collapsed during a basketball game last Saturday. In a brief video statement, Johnson thanked his fans and his doctors for the support he received while he was hospitalized. “Write your own story” God said my work here ain’t done 💙🤞🏽 pic.twitter.com/hJHlBIJmdg — Keyontae (@Keyontae) December 18, 2020Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed last Saturday during a game against the Florida State Seminoles. The 21-year-old was given brief medical attention on the side of the court before he was transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. But conference rules require players to undergo heart testing and physical exams before they can return to the court.

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