Saturday, November 5, 2022

Florida’s Sports Illustrated recruiting ranking improves in November update

Despite losing out the top player in the state of Florida, Sports Illustrated values the other October recruiting moves enough to bump the Gators up slightly in their rankings. Here is what their analysts had to say about Florida's October on the recruiting trail:

Reading that the defensive back class is still strong makes the McClain miss easier to swallow. The Kearny flip was massive too, especially given that Florida took him from their biggest in-state rival.

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Pam Oliver represents for HBCUs in Florida Sports Hall of Fame Induction

Former Florida A&M University All-American track star and current Fox Sports sideline commentator Pamela “Pam” Oliver was inducted into the 2022 Class of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in a lavish ceremony inside the club level of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa,Fla.

Oliver joins a list of FAMU great athletes and coaches enshrined in the Florida Sports Hall of Fame.  From humble beginnings in Niceville, Fla., Oliver was a multi-sport athlete in high school at Niceville High School.

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Publisher: HBCU Gameday
Date: 2022-11-04T08:46:08 00:00
Author: vaughnwilson
Twitter: @HBCUGameday
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Whre Can I Bet On The Breeders Cup In Florida? Florida Sports Betting Sites For Horse Racing

Anybody in Florida, or any US state, can bet on the Breeders Cup and you can follow our guide bellow to get you signed up and claim some horse racing free bets to use on the big race at Keeneland.

If you're in Florida, or in fact ANY US state, then you can bet on the Breeders Cup. BetOnline is a Florida sports betting site that allows you to bet on the Breeders Cup and gives you a 50% matched deposit bonus up to $1000 which can be used on the big race.

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Publisher: Augusta Free Press
Date: 2022-11-05T14:12:25 00:00
Author: Olly Taliku
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Texas A&M Aggies CB Jaylon Jones Disqualified For Targeting vs.

Texas A&M cornerback Jaylon Jones is out for the remainder of Saturday's game against Florida due to a targeting call. Freshman Smoke Bouie is set to replace him for the remainder of the game. 

On a second-and-8 play, Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson elected to go downfield to receiver Ricky Pearsall. The ball was jarred loose by Jones, but it was determined after further review that the junior led with the crown of his helmet. 

Publisher: Sports Illustrated Texas A&M Aggies News, Analysis and More
Date: 2022-11-05T16:54:29Z
Author: Cole Thompson
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What World Cup, Post-Pandemic, Really Means - Sports Talk Florida - N

By Bruce Murray

Our global society faces many challenges. Currently, a war is being fought in Europe after Russia invaded Ukraine and a conflict rages on.

I had the honor of playing on the U.S. National Team at the 1988 Summer Olympics and in the 1990 World Cup.

This year, for the first time, the World Cup will be held in the Middle East, in the Arab nation of Qatar. Qatar has only 350,000 citizens and less than 3 million residents but expects 1.2 million visitors during the month-long tournament with 32 teams competing from around the globe.

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Publisher: Sports Talk Florida - N
Date: 2022-11-04T10:15:01 00:00
Twitter: @SportsTalkFLA
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Daniel Snyder Could Be Selling His Washington NFL Franchise - Sports Talk Florida - N

The National Football League's Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder may or may not have his business up for sale. There could be a new investigation  by federal prosecutors with the U.S.

Snyder has been investigated by the league for sexual harassment and for having a hostile workplace. The special investigator's report has never been released to the public.

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Publisher: Sports Talk Florida - N
Date: 2022-11-04T16:01:00 00:00
Twitter: @SportsTalkFLA
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For FSU and Miami, there's always something big at stake - Sports Talk Florida - N

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Florida State (5-3, 3-3 ACC) at Miami (4-4, 2-2), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT (ABC)

Florida State QB Jordan Travis vs. Miami's secondary. Travis is having, by far, the finest season of his college career and is coming off a career-best 396 yards last week against Georgia Tech. He'll face a Miami secondary that has been prone to giving up big plays.

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Publisher: Sports Talk Florida - N
Date: 2022-11-05T04:25:00 00:00
Twitter: @SportsTalkFLA
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SWFL cross country: Fort Myers, ECS, Bishop Verot, Palmetto Ridge

Fort Myers hadn't won a state trophy in 37 years before claiming second in Class 3A last season. The Green Wave did not need to wait nearly as long this time as they placed second for the second straight year Saturday in Tallahassee.

"I had a lot of great competition in the girls 1A race this year, so I am really happy to come away with a bronze finish and a personal record," said Povich. "It was especially exciting to do so in Tallahassee on my new home course, as I recently committed to run at FSU.

Publisher: The News-Press
Author: Ed Reed
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Thursday Night Football: Undefeated Eagles face woeful Texans - Sports Talk Florida - N

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A.J. Brown had already caught three touchdown passes and was running toward his fourth when — boom! — he got caught from behind and had to settle for a mere 43-yard gain.

"My teammates  gave me a hard time  for that," Brown said, laughing. "I definitely felt like I was going to score. (The defender) did a good job of swiping my legs and getting me down. I was upset. I think that was the first time I got caught in the NFL."

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Publisher: Sports Talk Florida - N
Date: 2022-11-03T11:38:00 00:00
Twitter: @SportsTalkFLA
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A cult thrived along a Florida river. Did their settlement survive Hurricane Ian? – Orlando Sentinel

Koreshan State Park,  135 acres along the Estero River near Fort Myers, preserves several of the cult's buildings, and all of the history of a group of people who thought of the world in a different way.

Like much of the surrounding area, the park took a hit from the hurricane. On Sept. 28, Ian mowed over trees and vegetation, and storm surge washed over the grounds, said Alexandra Kuchta, press secretary for Florida's Department of Environmental Protection.

Publisher: Orlando Sentinel
Date: 1668643200000
Twitter: @orlandosentinel
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Al Roker leads Start Today walk at Universal Studios Florida

The Today Show’s Al Roker was joined by trainer Stephanie Mansour, and 200 Start Today Walking Club members at Universal Studios Florida to kickoff the November Start Today walking challenge.

We were able to speak to Al Roker during the early morning filming and ask him about visiting Orlando, this walking campaign and more.

Publisher: Attractions Magazine
Date: 2022-11-03T13:08:02 00:00
Author: Tharin White
Twitter: @attractions
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Universal Studios Florida Closing Most of Woody Woodpecker's KidZone in January - LaughingPlace.com

Universal Studios Florida  will get a little bit smaller on January 16th with the closure of most of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, a kid-friendly area of the park.

“Universal Orlando Resort will soon begin work on bringing exciting new family entertainment to Universal Studios Florida that will immerse guests in the adventures of beloved animated characters.

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Publisher: LaughingPlace.com
Date: 2022-11-02T02:46:48 00:00
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Vandalism continues to plunge Florida residents into darkness | Roodepoort Record

Upon power restoration after load-shedding in the early hours of Tuesday, November 1, Sentraal Substation, Nursery No 1 and No 3 tripped and when City Power investigated, they found that Nursery Substation was vandalised.

The power utility had to look at an assessment and restoration plan for the vandalism which had damages that include the following:

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Publisher: Roodepoort Record
Date: 2022-11-04T10:00:00 00:00
Author: Pongrass Import
Twitter: @RecordNorthside
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Video: Heroes Take Over In New Changes to Fantasmic! At Walt Disney World - LaughingPlace.com

Fantasmic!  Has returned to Walt Disney World , and guests may notice a whole lot of heroes (besides Mickey, of course) on their next viewing of the favorite nighttime spectacular.

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Publisher: LaughingPlace.com
Date: 2022-11-03T18:17:12 00:00
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Calendar: See 'The Goonies' at Rockefeller Gardens | Ormond Beach Observer

Publisher: Ormond Beach Observer
Date: 2022-11-03T09:00:00-04:00
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Gabby Petito's Family Sues Moab Police for $100 Million

The lawsuit seeks damages “in excess” of $50 million on the first three counts and “in excess” of another $50 million on the fourth count.

Besides the police department as an entity, the lawsuit also names Moab Police Chief Bret Edge , Assistant Police Chief Braydon Palmer , officer Daniel Robbins , and then-officer Eric Pratt . Pratt is now a detective on the Moab police force, according to the lawsuit.

Publisher: Law & Crime
Date: 2022-11-03T19:03:52 00:00
Twitter: @LawCrimeNetwork
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How many MLB stadiums have roofs?

MLB, however, holds a few teams with ballparks that have roofs. In total, there are seven parks with roofs. These roofs are either retractable, or in some cases, permanent. Usually a function of the climate of the host city, let's take a look at some of the MLB parks that have roofs.

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Date: 2022-11-01T19:41:56 05:30
Author: Adrian Dorney
Twitter: @sportskeeda
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Friday, November 4, 2022

Florida hotel to get private LTE network with Airspan | Light Reading

"This new technology will provide hotel guests with the fastest and most responsive digital connectivity available, impacting both guest engagement and hotel operations," said Russell Galbut, chairman of GFO Investments.

Implementing 5G will improve the hotel guest experience by providing excellent cell signal and hotspot capabilities on property. With the exponential growth of video conferencing, 5G eliminates the typical problems of virtual meetings.

Publisher: Light Reading
Twitter: @Light_Reading
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Football fan pistol-whipped and robbed at South Florida hotel | WPEC
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Publisher: WPEC
Date: 2022-11-03T15:54:07 00:00
Author: Gary Detman
Twitter: @http://twitter.com/cbs12
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LOEWS CORAL GABLES OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS

Loews Coral Gables boasts 242 guestrooms, including 21 stylish suites featuring a sophisticated, modern design, luxe amenities, spa, fitness center, pool and four restaurants and lounges.

The hotel is the second property in the greater Miami area, for New York based Loews Hotels & Co, joining the iconic 790-room Loews Miami Beach Hotel, located in the epicenter of South Beach.

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Date: 9D28F7743C790DD88F2D9C7375EF7ED5
Author: Loews
Twitter: @PRNewswire
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Blackstone Sells Tamarac Hampton Inn For $18M

Blackstone's Stephen Schwarzman and the Hampton Inn hotel at 5701 Madison Avenue (Google Maps, Getty)

Blackstone sold a 113-room hotel in Tamarac for $17.8 million to a pair of hotel investors based in central Florida.

Entities managed by Ramzan and Amin Gulamali acquired The Hampton Inn & Suites at 5701 Madison Avenue, records show. The Gulamalis, principals of Altamonte Springs-based hotel development and investment firm F + F, obtained a $14.3 million mortgage from Ocean Bank.

Publisher: The Real Deal South Florida
Date: 2022-11-03T20:38:03 00:00
Author: Priyanka Modi
Twitter: @trdmiami
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Explainer: Will Twitter layoffs violate U.S. law? | Reuters

[1/2] Elon Musk photo and Twitter logo are seen through magnifier in this illustration taken November 4, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires businesses with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days' notice before engaging in mass layoffs.

Publisher: Reuters
Date: 2022-11-04T18:55:23Z
Author: Daniel Wiessner
Twitter: @Reuters
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Man caught sleeping in stolen truck with cocaine and other people's IDs, police say | WGFL
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Publisher: WGFL
Date: 2022-11-03T16:48:40 00:00
Author: Skyler Shepard
Twitter: @mycbs4
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Two new hotels are coming to Borrows West | Business | vieravoice.com

Two hotels operated by General Hotels Corporation are scheduled to open in 2024 in Viera's Borrows West.

The 131-room Homewood Suites and Hilton Garden Inn with 208 rooms will be part of the 115-acre mixed use development.

Homewood Suites, part of the Hilton Honors guest loyalty program, will offer extended stays with free hot breakfast and Wi-Fi, 24-hour business and fitness centers, outdoor pool and outdoor seating.

Publisher: Viera Voice
Author: Linda Jump
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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Red tide Florida 2022: Beach water quality map for Sarasota

Publisher: Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Author: Oscar Santiago Torres
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10 Reasons Why Panama City Beach Is One Of Florida's Most Popular

Panama City Beach is one of Florida’s stunning beach towns along the Gulf of Mexico and a popular spot for tourists. Florida, in general, has always been a popular travel destination for spring breakers, snowbirds, and families.

Panama City Beach boasts the perfect mix of activities and attractions. The city is home to stunning white sand beaches and several state parks. Also family-friendly, Panama City Beach is home to museums, fun parks, and a zoo. The wild nightlife offers fun for adults and spring breakers.

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Publisher: TheTravel
Date: 2022-11-02T16:00:14Z
Author: Steffi Haenicke
Twitter: @TheTravel_com_
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Florida beach water quality: Some SW FL areas unsafe, experts say

Hurricane Ian ravaged the Southwest Florida coast on Sept. 28, bringing 140 mile per hour winds and more than 15 feet of storm surge.

By comparison, only 34 cases were documented across the entire state in 2021, according to those same records.

So, when will it be safe to enter ocean waters here? We asked three experts to see when or if they feel safe getting in the Gulf of Mexico.

Publisher: The News-Press
Author: Chad Gillis
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Woman Caught Bacterial Infection From Florida Beach

Jessica Kirshenbaum of Naples, Florida tells us that she received a bacterial infection from the Tigertail Beach on Marco Island last week. It happened after her and her friend decided to test the waters and finally go shelling again after Hurricane Ian .

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. - One Naples woman said she received a bacterial infection from Tigertail Beach on Marco Island last week. Jessica Kirshenbaum and her friend decided to test the waters and finally go shelling again after Hurricane Ian. "It's known storms bring in great shells," said ...

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Publisher: WiLD 94.1
Date: 2022-11-02T15:28:13-04:00
Author: babs
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The 14 Best Waterfront Restaurants In Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida has proven to be a wildly popular destination for travelers looking to take a break from reality and relax with their toes in the sand.

Not surprisingly, most of these spots feature menus highlighting the region's wealth of seafood options. From catfish and cod to shrimp and alligator, Daytona Beach's waterfront cuisine showcases the freshest variety of the region's resources.

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Publisher: Tasting Table
Date: 2022-10-30T10:30:07 00:00
Author: Allie Lebos
Twitter: @tastingtable
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Manatee Awareness Month: How to help save sea cows

It's officially Manatee Awareness Month, and Florida wildlife officials are asking for your help to protect the sea cows.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said November is the time of year when manatees start traveling into warm water sites across the state, including springs and power plant discharge areas.

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James Jackson, Jr.

----------------------------------- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
THE WORKSHOP NYC
Bending with the Road: Looking Back and Forward 9:30pm / Tickets begin at $15 As THE WORKSHOP NYC reflects on the last 10 years of performing together as a group, they reflect on getting older.

7:00pm / Tickets begin at $15 Kaisha S. Huguley is excited to return to The GreenRoom 42! In this one hour cabaret, Kaisha will be singing songs from her highly anticipated & upcoming EP "Villain Era" plus other bonus selections. Her EP Villain Era is set to release on November 13, 2022.

Publisher: BroadwayWorld.com
Author: Chloe Rabinowitz
Twitter: @broadwayworld
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Reggae Fest brings Original Wailers and other acts to Boynton Beach

Reggae Fest brings Original Wailers and other acts to Boynton Beach

If music acts like The Original Wailers, Kash'd Out, Fortunate Youth and The Resolvers are anywhere near your playlist, then you'll want to check out the first-ever Reggae Fest FL.

The music and culture event is expected to make its debut at the Boynton Beach Amphitheater at Centennial Park on Nov. 12, from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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Miami New Drama's 'Elián' at Colony Theatre: 'I think it's the most important play we've ever ...

When two cousins who were out fishing found a boy bobbing in an inner tube 3 miles off the Fort Lauderdale coastline, he was so small that the men thought they were looking at a doll, someone's idea of a cruel joke.

The world premiere of "Elián" by Cuban-American playwright Rogelio Martinez — a surprising, tragic, farcical, moving version of the story — opened Oct. 29 for a run through Nov. 20 in the company's home at the Colony Theatre on Miami Beach's Lincoln Road.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Become a Certified Florida Travel Pro for a chance to win a Spartina 449 gift box - Travelweek

TORONTO — Thanks to VISIT FLORIDA, travel advisors who complete the steps to become a Certified Florida Travel Pro can win one of five specially curated Florida gift boxes containing items from Spartina 449.

Travel advisors must complete all eight modules of the VISIT FLORIDA Travel Pro Specialist Program in order to qualify for a chance to win.

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Publisher: Travelweek
Date: 2022-11-01T10:00:00 00:00
Author: Travelweek
Twitter: @TravelweekGroup
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9-Year-Old Girl Mauled By 8-Foot Shark While Snorkeling In Florida

A harrowing incident unfolded on the sun-kissed shores of Florida's Gulf Coast, leaving a youngster shaken. A 9-year-old girl, ident...