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This year marks the 50th Gatornationals. The races are held March 14 to 17.
Read More »Gainesville Raceway Fans Celebrate 50th Gatornationals
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.
Read More »Overcoming Adversity Through Archery
A bow, arrow and tons of practice are all an archer needs to succeed. However, archery can be a tough sport to master. It can take years of practice and hours on the range before some athletes can shoot their way to the top. Gabriel George, 32, is an archer …
Read More »Game-Day Madness Swamps Midtown With Litter
Midtown neighborhoods and businesses benefit from their proximity to the University of Florida campus, but residents must deal with the remains of revelers, particularly during football season where tailgating is a time honored tradition.
Read More »Florida Falls To Rival Georgia 36-17, Bulldog’s Playoff Hopes Still Alive
The No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs defeated No. 9 Florida Gators Saturday in Jacksonville. The Bulldogs are now one of several one-loss teams still in the hunt for one of the four coveted College Football Playoff spots.
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