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Friday, August 08, 2025

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NEWS

MIA Hillary prepping for 2016 as Republicans stumble

On Friday, the political world was rocked when former presidential nominee Mitt Romney announced he would not be seeking another run at the White House. During a conference call to donors and supporters, Romney said: “After putting considerable thought into making another run for president, I’ve decided it’s best to give other leaders in the party the opportunity to become our next nominee.” He went on to say he believes he could beat the eventual democratic nominee but has decided not to run because he’s had his chance, and it’s time to move on. And I couldn’t agree more.


NEWS

Enter the Wilderness: Ichetucknee River

Out of all the nature hotspots around UF, the Ichetucknee River is one of the best. Forty-five minutes north of Gainesville, the Ichetucknee rises from a series of first magnitude springs, and flows south into the Santa Fe River. You can swim in the two sources springs at the North Entrance, Ichetucknee and Blue (pictured), or you can rent a tube and float down from the South. I always describe the river to friends as the lazy river, an eternally 72 degree stream of clear water filled with turtles, fish, and, at this time of year, manatees.


Dante Fowler Jr hypes up the crowd during Florida's 28-20 win in the Birmingham Bowl against East Carolina on Jan. 3 at Legion Field.
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Dante Fowler Jr. training in Pensacola, ready for transition to NFL

Things are different for Dante Fowler Jr. these days. There is no class to go to or Gator Dining training table to eat from. He doesn’t dodge scooters on his way to the facility or answer questions about why Will Muschamp’s job is in jeopardy. Fowler now spends his days fully devoted to training for the thing he’s dreamed about his whole life — a spot on a National Football League roster.



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