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Navarro has big first half, Ohio holds off Jacksonville State in Cure Bowl
Read full article: Navarro has big first half, Ohio holds off Jacksonville State in Cure BowlParker Navarro ran for three touchdowns and passed for a fourth in the first half and Ohio held off Jacksonville State in the Cure Bowl, the only bowl game featuring two conference champions.
Fired Florida deputy freed on bond in fatal shooting of Black airman
Read full article: Fired Florida deputy freed on bond in fatal shooting of Black airmanA judge has allowed bond for a Florida sheriff’s deputy who was fired and charged with manslaughter after shooting a U.S. Air Force senior airman at the Black man’s apartment door.
Gainesville reaches 30th anniversary of student murders
Read full article: Gainesville reaches 30th anniversary of student murdersGAINESVILLE, Fla. In late August 30 years ago, Sadie Darnell was seen in news photographs and videos around the world. She was a Gainesville Police Department lieutenant who served as the agency spokeswoman when five college students were murdered and mutilated and was a daily presence in the news. At other anniversary points of this pivotal tragedy, the Gainesville community has gathered for vigils or services of commemoration. The University of Florida stopped anniversary recognitions, such as tolling the carillon bells of Century Tower five times, after the 25th anniversary. Thirty years is a long time, and the anniversary coincides with some events that are closing a part of the era.