Covering All Things Florida
Bad news for purple fans in Orlando Saturday evening as Orlando City dropped another home game to Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) 3-1. Although going to the games is always fun, watching your team lose isn’t.
This article is reprinted by permission from The News Service Of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida High School Athletic Association on Tuesday opened the door for student-athletes to earn money from business agreements such as endorsement deals, with the organization’s president calling the move a “good starting point.”
This past weekend, the 15th Annual Thunder on Cocoa Beach powerboat racing event roared into action from May 17-19, drawing in massive crowds and delivering high-octane thrills. Known for its intense racing and scenic Atlantic backdrop, this year’s event did not disappoint.
Jacksonville, FL – A former financial manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Amit Patel, has been accused of embezzling more than $22 million from the franchise.
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, 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).
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.
“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.
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.
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.”
