Florida

Booze Ban Bad for ‘Bama Business?

In a recent special session, Gulf Shores voted to ban alcohol on beaches. The ban is effective immediately and lasts until April 17th. Many are worried the ban will stop Spring Breakers from heading down south, possibly hurting cities where the economy depends on Interstate travel. Like the city of Greenville, where warmer weather means people start heading for sunny…

Florida, Georgia agree to keep playing in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Florida and Georgia will continue playing their annual rivalry game in Jacksonville through 2021. The schools and the city announced a five-year agreement Wednesday. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry says the new deal “further strengthens the Georgia-Florida tradition we have enjoyed here in Jacksonville for 83 years.” The game has been played in Jacksonville since 1933, and…

4-star Safety Jeawon Taylor Picks Florida Over UGA

4-star Safety Jeawon Taylor Picks the Gators

MONTGOMERY, AL — Jeawon Taylor chose the Florida Gators on National Signing Day as the 4-star safety from Park Crossing signed on for the next level. Taylor had over 150 tackles the last two seasons with two sacks and seven interceptions. The long-time Florida commit had a late push from Kirby Smart and Georgia, but he ultimately decided to stick…