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Hunting is slowly being reintroduced to the conservation area, much to the delight of some Ocala locals.
Read More »Silver Springs Reintroduces Small-Game Hunting
‘This Is My Drug… It’s Addicting’: Racers Take To New Track At 50th Annual Gatornationals
Gatornationals is back at Gainesville Raceway, with a golden anniversary to celebrate.
Read More »Tech City Climbing Tower Draws Interest, Skepticism From Rock Climbing Community
Business partners Mitch Glaeser and Rich Blaser plan to build a 175-foot tower home to businesses, meeting rooms and rock climbing walls – including a 130-foot indoor climbing wall. This would be the biggest climbing wall in the world.
Read More »Gainesville Raceway Fans Celebrate 50th Gatornationals
This year marks the 50th Gatornationals. The races are held March 14 to 17.
Read More »Improvements At Lincoln Park In East Gainesville Have Begun
Lincoln Park, 900 SE 15th St., will see big improvements in the coming months. The Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department has started a multi-step project that will be completed by August.
Read More »Waldo Motocross Park Serves as Winter Home for Aspiring Riders
In operation since 2003, Waldo Motorsports, located at 16258 NE US Highway 301, has served as a winter hub for few dozen members of the motocross community.
Read More »Florida Gators Break Ground On $65M Baseball Park
The University of Florida broke ground at midday for a $65 million baseball facility. It should be ready for the 2021 season and will be built on what used to be UF/IFAS research property on the southwest area of campus near Dizney Stadium.
Read More »What It’s Like To Skateboard For 24 Consecutive Hours In Florida
Skaters compete in the Miami Ultraskate — an annual skateboard race in which riders skate around a 1.5-mile racetrack as many times as they can in 24 hours.
Read More »Record Number Of Teams Competing At FHSAA Cheerleading Championships In Gainesville
Nearly 200 teams are in Gainesville Thursday for the 2019 Florida High School Competitive Cheerleading State Championships – the most ever, organizers said yesterday.
Read More »Mullen and No. 10 Florida Breeze Past No. 7 Michigan in Peach Bowl Victory
The Gators defeat the Wolverines 41-15 in the Peach Bowl. After going 4-7 in the 2017 season under former coach Jim McElwain, new head coach Dan Mullen lead Florida to a 10-3 season, a Top-10 ranking, and a victory in a New Years Six bowl game.
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