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With the increasing popularity of the transfer portal and hot new recruits, college football is in an era it has never seen before. With this, it can be hard for football fans to gauge the dynamic and skill set of their team in the offseason. Florida’s junior defensive back Devin …

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz joined Steve Russell on Sport Scene Tuesday to discuss Gators football and talk spring practice. Unfinished Business For the first time since 2020, the Gators will welcome back a returning quarterback in Mertz who will enter his sixth and final year of eligibility. There is a …

The No. 6-ranked Florida Gators baseball team has a big one this evening at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville. They will take on the No. 17 Florida State Seminoles seeking redemption for their 12-8 loss in Gainesville earlier this month. First pitch is at 6 p.m. on the SEC Network+, …

By Victoria Riccobono and Sebastian Sabatino The Gainesville Hurricanes flag football team lost their final regular-season game against the Ocala Forest Wildcats, 37-6, at home Monday. Keeping it Close Early The Hurricanes (0-5) were determined to record a win in their inaugural season. Gainesville’s Jewel Alexander made plays on both …

The No. 20 Santa Fe College Saints lost against the No. 5 Indian River Pioneers, 6-3, during the first game of the doubleheader matchup at home Sunday. The Saints (24-11) face off against St. Petersburg College (13-23) in a doubleheader Tuesday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at home.   …

No. 4 Florida gymnastics team closed its regular season playing host to Iowa State, Long Island University and No. 18 North Carolina State on Friday. The Gators won with a 197.90, with North Carolina State second at 196.825, followed by Iowa State (195.825) and Long Island (192.025). See Ya Later …

The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, which will be held in Gainesville, starts Thursday. The race will occur over four days at the Gainesville Raceway. Justin Ashley, a 29-year-old local NHRA driver, discussed how he has prepared to compete this weekend. His Career Justin Ashley’s father raced for many years, …

Santa Fe College women’s basketball team closed out its regular-season schedule Monday with a loss against Indian River State College, 65-56, at home. The Saints now have a week to prepare for the Region VIII State Tournament in Niceville next week after earning the fifth spot in the Citrus Conference. …

Coach Jenny Rowland strengthened her grip on Gainesville greatness Sunday when No. 5 Florida secured its sixth consecutive SEC regular-season gymnastics title under her command. Villains in Orange and Blue Florida looked to play the heel, heading to Rupp with hopes of spoiling Kentucky’s senior night. As it turned out, …

By Kennedy Lerner and Heather McKenzie The St. Petersburg College Titans broke their seven-game losing streak Wednesday by beating the Santa Fe College Saints 76-67 in women’s basketball. Rapid-Fire Start The Saints (13-14) came out strong by putting the first points on the board. However, the visiting Titans (5-23) got …