Bohon replaces Tony Amato, who was fired last month amid complaints he made comments about his players’ eating habits, body shapes and weights. Amato lasted 11 months after signing a six-year contract to replace beloved program architect Becky Burleigh.
Read More »Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, a policy that has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics who argue it marginalizes LGBTQ people.
Read More »All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery
The jury reached its decision after several hours of deliberation on the charges against father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan.
Read More »Golden moment: Ocala’s Erin Jackson becomes 1st Black woman to win speedskating medal
It was an immensely personal moment for an inline skating champion from balmy Ocala, Florida, who traded her wheels for blades in order to chase an improbable Olympic dream.
Read More »Citrus and Hernando among counties impacted by January freeze
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is assessing the impact recent freezing temperatures had on the state's agricultural industry.
Read More »New York AG says Trump’s company misled banks, tax officials
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York attorney general’s office late Tuesday told a court its investigators have uncovered evidence that former President Donald Trump’s company used “fraudulent or misleading” asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits. The court filing said state authorities haven’t yet decided whether to bring …
Read More »Pause on student loan payments is extended through May 1
Federal student loans will remain paused through May 1 and interest rates will remain at 0% during that period.
Read More »UF awards Gainesville music legend Tom Petty a posthumous doctorate in music
The University of Florida awards the late Gainesville native and musician Tom Petty a posthumous doctorate in music.
Read More »Florida hires Louisiana-Lafayette coach Napier to replace Mullen
The Gators hired Louisiana-Lafayette’s Billy Napier on Sunday, ending a quick process that landed them their top target a week after firing Dan Mullen.
Read More »Florida fires coach Dan Mullen, completing stunning fall
One bad season at Florida was one too many for Dan Mullen.
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