Logan McBride

Track and Field Reporter

Logan McBride is a journalism junior and a Spring 2026 track and field reporter. In his free time, he enjoys watching TV shows or playing basketball at Southwest Rec. He is also a big football fan and will die for Dak Prescott.

Kelvin Cheruiyot runs during the Gans Creek Classic cross country meet on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Missouri in Columbia, Miz. / UAA Communications photo by Dylan Cannella

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators runners rewrite record books across the nation

By Logan McBride | Feb. 14

The Florida Gators stretched their success across three time zones this weekend, posting historic marks in three different states. While the bulk of the squad returned to Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the Tyson Invitational, other Florida runners clocked in performances out west in Seattle and up north in Boston on Feb. 13–14.

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SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Gators distance runners shine in Arkansas Invitational

By Logan McBride | Jan. 31

The Gators opened their 2026 indoor track road slate in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where Florida’s distance runners turned in a standout weekend.

Florida distance runner Claire Stegall runs in the women’s 1000 during the Jimmy Carnes Invitational in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

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SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida track and field busts the rust with 13 wins in season opener

By Logan McBride and Paul Hof-Mahoney | Jan. 16

Florida track and field locked up 13 event wins in its indoor season opener in Gainesville. The Gators dominated distance races and field events, led by Claire Stegall’s historic kilometer.

A man sits on a scooter protesting against the creation of Wildflowers Music Park in Melrose, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

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METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Melrose residents protest proposed WildFlowers Music Park

By Logan McBride | Jan. 9

Around 75 protesters sported matching shirts and signs outside Melrose Heritage Park to oppose a proposed 270-acre event space.

Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board member, poses for a portrait at her podium at the Alachua County School District on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Certain, who graduated from Gainesville High School and the University of Florida with an accounting degree, is one of two African American women who serve on the School Board. “If you’ve seen someone who’s done it, it sparks in your mind that you can do it,” Certain said.

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METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

State Board of Education zeroes in on Alachua County schools

By Logan McBride | Nov. 16

The Florida Board of Education turned its eye to Alachua County Public Schools Thursday as it grilled a school board member over her social media presence and announced an investigation into the school district’s disability services.

Citizens Field is seen during a game between the Eastside Rams and Newberry Panthers on Oct. 14, 2021.

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METRO

City, school board consider renovating high school football field

By Logan McBride | Nov. 13

For nearly 80 years, Citizens Field has served as the epicenter of Gainesville’s high school sports — yet it’s gone two decades without renovations. That might change as the city and school board consider giving the field a makeover.

A sign in front of the Alachua County Public Schools district office building is seen Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Houston Harwood

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Alachua County School Board approves rezoning, begins superintendent search

By Logan McBride | Nov. 9

Following its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County School Board is beginning efforts to rezone schools and hire a new superintendent.

Alachua County Public School Board members convene during a school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

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METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

State commissioner visits, scolds Alachua County School Board

By Logan McBride | Oct. 8

The Alachua County School Board shared updates on teacher salary negotiations and heard remarks from a state education commissioner during Tuesday’s meeting.

Kids reenact a battle scene from “Star Wars” during Fandomonium at Headquarters Library on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

Libby Clifton

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua Library District superpowers literacy and art with ‘Fandomonium’ event

By Logan McBride | Oct. 1

The six-hour Fandomonium event, held at the largest branch of the Alachua County Library District, featured artists, cosplayers and sword fights. Attendees, many of whom traveled from across the state, had the opportunity to participate in several different activities throughout the library, including read-alouds, art exhibitions and duels.

Ashleigh Lucas

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

State board summons Alachua School Board member for Charlie Kirk comments

By Logan McBride | Sep. 24

For the second time in two months, an Alachua County School Board member has come under fire from the Florida Department of Education for a Facebook post about the death of a prominent conservative.

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By Logan McBride | Jan. 8

A man sits on a scooter protesting against the creation of Wildflowers Music Park in Melrose, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Attendees gather at a public workshop about the Citizens Field Revitalization project on May 29, 2025.

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By Logan McBride | May 30

Attendees gather at a public workshop about the Citizens Field Revitalization project on May 29, 2025.

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Gators runners rewrite record books across the nation

Gators distance runners shine in Arkansas Invitational

Florida track and field busts the rust with 13 wins in season opener

Melrose residents protest proposed WildFlowers Music Park

State Board of Education zeroes in on Alachua County schools

City, school board consider renovating high school football field

Alachua County School Board approves rezoning, begins superintendent search

State commissioner visits, scolds Alachua County School Board

Alachua Library District superpowers literacy and art with ‘Fandomonium’ event

State board summons Alachua School Board member for Charlie Kirk comments

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