Football Is Back: Wild Weekend For Some Florida Teams
We take a close look at all the action this weekend that took place in both college and pro football.
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The Georgia-Florida game’s officer-fan altercations are being investigated
University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed Online footage of police officers hitting spectators during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium is being examined by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. According to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, she has discussed the altercations during the rivalry game, which is dubbed “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail
The exodus of finance corporations to south Florida has left a void at premier schools. Now, Vanderbilt is trying to fill it
Courtesy: Hannan Mohiuddin FPV – Shutterstock – Vanderbilt University Aerial View Vanderbilt University is requesting approval from the local Florida authorities to construct a $520 million campus in the affluent Palm Beach area. This move aims to capitalize on the region’s growth, which is being influenced by the arrival of new financial corporations. The institution,
Florida State, Clemson decide whether to leave the ACC by deadline
ACC Network – Florida State University fans gather for a FSU Seminole football game in Doak Campbell Stadium. — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ruth Peterkin It seems Clemson and Florida State have made a definitive choice on their membership in the ACC, at least with regard to their near future in the conference, amidst the continuous
FSU changes its academic logo and saves the Seminole head for athletics
Doak Campbell Stadium, home of FSU Football, in Tallahassee, Florida, United States on February 15, 2020. Photo: C5 Media/Shutterstock.com Following a recent, subdued revamping, Florida State University’s buses, social media accounts, and website are all done out in a new logo. Going forward, the university’s identity will be centered around a straightforward design that prominently
A bill to define antisemitism is unanimously passed by the Florida Senate
Antisemitism Sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Christopher Penler A bill that the Senate overwhelmingly approved on Wednesday would define antisemitism in Florida law. The bill’s proponent cautioned that if attacks against Jews rise, other groups would become the target of radicalism. A number of states, including Florida, are attempting to define antisemitism. Gov.
The ACC launches a move to have Florida State’s lawsuit alleging rights grant dismissed from the league
According to numerous sources, the ACC has filed a move in Florida to drop or halt Florida State’s lawsuit against the conference. This occurs one week after Florida State submitted a move to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the ACC alleging that the university had broken its agreement with the conference. A crucial first step
Concerns about fantasy sports have arisen since sports betting was legalized in Florida
Sports Betting Viewing Room – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Nick_Nick Amid attempts by gambling regulators to rein in businesses suspected of running possibly illegal betting games, a conflict over fantasy sports is intensifying as the Seminole Tribe opens up online sports betting in Florida. Three fantasy sports operators received cease-and-desist letters from the Florida
In an Orange Bowl match, No. 4 Florida State loses 63-3 to No. 6 Georgia
Aerial view of Doak Campbell Stadium on Florida State University’s campus – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by Felix Mizioznikov In a game between teams that did not make the College Football Playoffs, No. 6 Georgia trounced previously unbeaten and fourth-ranked Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl on Saturday night. Carson Beck passed for 203 yards
Florida State takes the first step toward an attempted exit by suing ACC for rights grant and withdrawal fees
ACC Network – Florida State University fans gather for a FSU Seminole football game in Doak Campbell Stadium. — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ruth Peterkin In a significant first step toward a possible exit, the Florida State Board of Trustees unanimously decided on Friday to sue the ACC, contesting the league’s grant of rights and withdrawal