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Indiana Hoosiers football tackle vs Oregon

Trench Warfare: Why Line Play Is Defining This Year’s National Title Race

Indiana pushes around Oregon. Courtesy of Indiana University Athletics

West Orange High School exterior — Orange County Public Schools ends “Witchy Wednesday” segment after Liberty Counsel complaint.

West Orange High Ends “Witchy Wednesday” After Liberty Counsel Complaint

West Orange High’s “Witchy Wednesday” was meant to bring midweek mindfulness — until an evangelical legal group called it witchcraft. Now, Orange County Public Schools has pulled the plug, citing the same First Amendment standards used for school prayer.

Valencia College Fights Hunger

Valencia tackles hunger: Free food for students in need

Valencia College is addressing student hunger with its VCentials program, offering free nutritious food at campus locations. In response to a 2021 survey revealing that 40% of students were going hungry or skipping meals, the college has partnered with Florida Blue and Disney to expand food access. The program has already been visited over 60,000 times, providing essential support to students in need.

Florida State football practice with Coach Mike Norvell

Just a Flesh Wound: Florida State Falls to Virginia in Double Overtime Thriller

UCF improved to 3-0 in stunning fashion, crushing UNC 34-9 and giving Bill Belichick a humbling college football lesson. Behind Scott Frost’s run game revival, the Knights suddenly look like contenders.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Faces GOP Fire Ahead of Possible Governor Run

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is rumored to run for Florida governor — but GOP leaders are already taking aim. CFO Blaise Ingoglia claims $200M in overspending, while Demings fires back with sharp rebuttals.

Alt Text: Holstered handgun symbolizing Florida’s open carry debate (2025)

Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Open Carry Ban — Attorney General Declares It “Law of the State”

A Florida appeals court has struck down the state’s open carry ban, creating uncertainty for law enforcement and gun owners alike. Orange County has now joined other agencies in pausing enforcement as Florida awaits a final decision on the ruling.

Florid Gators DJ Lagway interceptions

College Football Power Flex Rankings: Updated Top 25 (Week 3, 2025)

Quarterbacks once thought to be unstoppable are unraveling fast. DJ Lagway’s 5 interceptions doomed Florida against LSU, Cade Klubnik’s miscues sank Clemson, and other Florida QBs are under fire. Can blocking — not blaming — save these seasons?

Orange County Meeting in Chambers

Florida Immigration Law Battle: Orange County Faces ‘Best Effort’ ICE Agreement

Orange County’s agreement with ICE sparked uproar after Mayor Jerry Demings signed onto Florida’s ‘Best Effort’ law. Now, state officials are pushing back, and the immigration showdown could reshape politics across Florida.

Florida Gators Head Coach Billy Napier

College Football Power Flex Rankings: Updated Top 25 (Week 2, 2025)

Florida’s shocking 18-16 loss to USF has fans chanting “Fire Billy.” Penalties, poor coaching, and missed opportunities leave Billy Napier’s future in doubt as the Gators face a brutal schedule ahead.

College football game sideline view

College Football Power Flex Rankings: Updated Top 25 (Week 1, 2025)

College football in the state of Florida is back! Since Florida State won the title in 2014, college football in the state of Florida has been a pretty sad state of affairs. After week one of the 2025 season, Sunshine State teams are flexing their muscles, led by a resurgence in Tallahassee and Miami.

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