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2 Florida universities chose new leaders. Will the Board of Governors agree?

Of note, trustees at the University of Florida held firm to their selection of University of Michigan president Santa Ono to run UF.

University of Florida Board of Trustees selects Dr. Santa Ono as university's 14th president

The University of Florida's Board of Trustees on May 27 selected Dr. Santa Ono as the university's 14th president

Florida woman stabbed child, tried to hide body; victim alive 'by God's grace', sheriff says

A Florida woman stabbed a 12-year-old girl and tried to hide her body, though she was still alive, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.

Florida boat explosion injures 11 on Memorial Day

The explosion happened at about 5:45 p.m., May 26, at a sandbar off the Lauderdale Yacht Club at 1725 SE 12th St., just south of where the New River and the Intracoastal meet, according to Frank Guzman, public information officer for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

Alex Condon Withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft, Will Return to Florida After National Title

Forward Alex Condon informed ESPN's Jonathan Givony on Tuesday that he will withdraw from the 2025 NBA draft and return to the University of Florida for his junior season.

Hodgers faces Hinojosa in special election for District 32 Florida House race

Republican Brian Hodgers and Democrat Juan Hinojosa are competing for Florida House District 32 in a special election on June 10. The central issue is skyrocketing insurance rates, with Hodgers emphasizing his insurance experience and Hinojosa blaming career politicians.

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden explains NBA buyout clause in contract

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden explains why there's an NBA buyout clause in his contract and if he has interest coaching at the pro level

Meth-crazed Florida man is bitten by alligator, charges at cops with garden shears before he’s shot dead in wild series of events

A drug-crazed Florida man ended up being fatally shot after he survived an alligator bite but then charged at cops with garden shears as they tried to help him.

Florida softball vs. Georgia: WCWS bound! Gators defeat Bulldogs to clinch 13th trip to OKC

Florida softball clinched the program's 13th trip all-time to the Women's College World Series Sunday over Georgia at KSP! See how it all transpired here.

Florida Panthers Named ‘Sports Team of the Year’ at 18th Annual Sports Business Journal Sports Business Awards

Sports Business Journal announced tonight that the Florida Panthers have been named ‘Sports Team of the Year’ at the 18th Annual Sports Business Awards in New York City. This award was judged from an eligibility period of March 1,

Florida baseball vs Ole Miss live updates: Start time, TV channel for SEC Tournament game

No. 15 Florida baseball is chasing an SEC Tournament title and will face No. 20 Ole Miss. Follow along for live updates.

Todd Golden makes feelings known on Florida's interest in recruiting Cooper Flagg, potential impact as rookie in NBA

Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg is wrapping up his campaign at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, which concludes on Sunday.

ACC revenues and payouts climbed in 2023-24. So too did legal bills amid FSU, Clemson lawsuits

The 990 tax form covering the 2023-24 season reported the league’s revenue increased to about $711.4 million, up slightly from $706.6 million a year earlier.

With Florida Python Challenge set for summer, a look at largest Burmese pythons ever caught

The dates for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge are set. Take a look at the longest and heaviest Burmese pythons ever caught in the Sunshine State.