Jesse Bratman
Jesse is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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The Marion County Tourism Development Council met Thursday to discuss funding for three proposed swimming events that together are projected to generate just under $5 million in tourism revenues for Marion County.
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Pickleball enthusiasts are finding out that America’s fastest-growing sport has a side effect: a rising tide of injuries.
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The Marion County Tourism Development Council allocated $92,400 for seven proposed events in the coming months, including six sports tournaments or competitions. Of those funds, $72,400 will go toward six revolving sports. The council, which met Thursday, focused primarily on youth sports.
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On March 2, Cornelius Ingram will be aiming for his third state title with the Hawthorne High varsity girls basketball team. Having won it in 2020 and then again in 2023, this would be the first time in the program's history to win states back-to-back.
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Dominger’s $50 went to a pop-up shop owned by Josh Biringer located just inside the Gainesville gym’s entrance. It’s just two racks stuffed with retro clothing and a foldable table with his laptop. It was hard for any gym attendee to miss the hundreds of shirts that Biringer had on display.