Former Jacksonville Jaguars Financial Manager Accused of Embezzling Over $22 Million
Jacksonville, FL – A former financial manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Amit Patel, has been accused of embezzling more than $22 million from the franchise.
New Vulcan Rocket Gets Dressed For Success
Cape Canaveral, FL. Yesterday’s wet dress rehearsal of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket was a significant event in the lead-up to its inaugural launch. The Vulcan rocket was rolled out to Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on December 6, 2023, in preparation for this extensive practice countdown.
In 1926, Florida Hosted The “World Championship of Golf”
Perhaps the best era of them all, the 1920’s is remembered as the Golden Age of Sports. In that decade, the “Titans of Sports” – Babe Ruth in baseball, Jack Dempsey in boxing, Red Grange in football, and Bill Tilden in tennis, all set standards of excellence that others aspired to – and usually fell short of.
Tampa Bay Welcomes New Professional Women’s Soccer Team
Tampa, Florida – A wave of excitement is sweeping through Tampa Bay as the region eagerly anticipates the debut of its new professional women’s soccer team, the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club (Sun FC).
Gator hunts could be expanded to add ‘flexibility’
By Jim Turner – News Service of Florida
A limited number of alligator hunters could get special permits that would expand where they can hunt, under a proposal that state wildlife officials are considering.
The Florida Man Games: Where Madness Meets Mayhem!
“Running from the Cops” is just one of the events scheduled for the Florida Man Games in February 2024. Image courtesy of Pete Melfi/Florida Man Games
In a quirky twist on the traditional world of athletic competitions, a group of Floridians has set their sights on hosting a unique event known as the “Florida Man Games.” Inspired by the bizarre exploits of the infamous “Florida Man,” whose antics have become a social media sensation, this event promises to be unlike any other.
Orlando City SC: Securing a Spot in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup
By: TJ Waller
Orlando City SC, affectionately known as the Lions, has achieved yet another significant milestone on their journey to success. I had the privilege of witnessing and capturing the exhilarating 3-2 victory over the New England Revolution, securing a coveted spot for the club in the highly anticipated 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. This remarkable feat marks their second consecutive appearance in this prestigious tournament, reaffirming their position as one of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) top contenders.
Orlando City SC to Face Messi
BY: TJ Waller
The Orlando City Lions will finally get to pit their skills against Inter Miami’s forward Lionel Messi in a few weeks on September 24. The Lions have historically dominated their series against Miami, boasting a record of 6 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws in 11 meetings. However, it’s worth noting that none of those victories were achieved when facing Messi.
“We will be ready.” Lions coach Oscar Pareja remarked when discussing the prospect of going up against Messi. “We know who we are, we going to go get that victory because our heart is prepared to do it.”