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The 39-year-old Regas Woods can see his future this summer in Tokyo, representing the United States again as a Paralympian.
Read More »Running Regas: Dunnellon Native Seeks Paralympic Glory In Tokyo
New $68.5M Indoor Events Center At Celebration Pointe Expected To Open By 2023
At Tuesday's Alachua County Commission meeting, Deputy County Manager for Public Works and Growth Management James Harriott announced the current schedule for the project has the center’s first major event targeted for Jan. 7, 2023.
Read More »Former Gator Football Player Receives INBONE Total Ankle Replacement
A normal life with full mobility wasn’t included in Dock Luckie’s future plans after hurting his ankle, but as soon as he met Dr. Rull James Toussaint, he regained hope.
Read More »Mud, Cold, Inspiration And A Year Without Many Competitions Makes Waldo Obstacle Course One To Remember
The Obstacle Course Race Overload event course consisted of over 30 obstacles, including hurdles, low jump, rope climb, death crawl, monkey bars, and more. A nonprofit organization, More Heart Than Scars, sponsored the event.
Read More »Micanopy Roping Competition On Hold Due To Weather
On Saturday, Feb. 6, Rock Star Arena will host a three-part competition.
Read More »Turkey Creek Golf Club Reopens After Almost a Decade
When the Turkey Creek Golf Club closed because of a stagnant economy and poor attendance in 2011, many feared it may be for good.
Read More »Florida Football, Dan Mullen Sanctioned For NCAA Recruiting Violations
The University of Florida has been given a year of probation by the NCAA.
Read More »Florida’s Keyontae Johnson Leaves Hospital 10 Days After Collapse
Florida forward Keyontae Johnson is being released from the hospital Tuesday.
Read More »Alachua County Enters Negotiation With Celebration Pointe For Sports Events Venue
The idea for this location — first floated a little over a year ago — has seen its share of controversy in reaching this point, but on Tuesday, the commissioners were all in.
Read More »‘The One-Armed Bandit’: How An Ocala Man Learned To Golf Without One Arm
Through determination and with the help of a special sling, Chris Kemp plays golf with one arm despite suffering paralysis in his left arm after a 2012 motorcycle accident.
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