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Famed Stetson hat, company's history on display at Florida university
A rare photo of John B. Stetson, founder of the iconic global hat making brand, is part of a new exhibit at the Hand Art Center at Stetson University this fall. The school, named for the company's founder, is celebrating the hats and history of...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.21.25
Good Tuesday morning. Today, we remember Steve Madden with fondness on the anniversary of his passing. We find joy in knowing he would be incredibly proud of his daughter, Callen, who was recently crowned Homecoming Queen and elected Senior Class...

FSU Homecoming launches 'Legacy' celebrations
Florida State University invites alumni, students, parents and friends to celebrate Homecoming 2025 from Friday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 2. The university will host a series of events, themed “Legacy in Every Frame,” to unite the FSU...

Florida Lottery Cash4Life, Fantasy 5 results for Oct. 19, 2025
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 Winning Cash4Life numbers from Oct. 19 drawing 01-10-24-47-58, Cash...

Florida man returns car with baby inside, after trying to steal it
A man is facing charges of grand theft and kidnapping after video shows him driving away with a woman’s car — only to return it seconds later, police said.William Mullis, 53, is seen on camera outside a Sunoco gas station in Cocoa, off U.S....

National Black women's group to charter a group in North Central Florida
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. is chartering a new chapter in Greater Gainesville, Florida. Eighty-three women will be inducted as founding members on November 1. The chapter will serve Alachua, Columbia, and Marion counties,...

Is Phantom Energy Haunting Your Electric Bill? Here’s how to bust “vampire” loads at home
At first glance, your home seems calm. The game console is “off,” the coffee maker is silent, the charger is still plugged into the wall. But behind that quiet lies a little-known secret: dozens of devices keep sipping electricity in standby...

The Pickle Pad's New Florida Signing
October 20, 2025 // Franchising.com // DALLAS, Texas - The Pickle Pad's newly signed location in Florida. As the brand gears up for three grand openings, it also looks ahead to an exciting start to 2026 with new venues slated to open in Charlotte...

Florida players excited to face Denzel Aberdeen, who was ‘key part of the national championship’
Denzel Aberdeen rounded what was the most talented backcourt in all of college basketball last season. As the first guard off the bench for Todd Golden‘s Florida Gators, Aberdeen provided a jolt of athleticism in his 19.8 minutes per game off the...

The future of Montana’s energy landscape through the eyes of industry insiders
Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. BOZEMAN — At an all-day summit last week co-hosted by Republican Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Montana Chamber of Commerce,...

What Florida players said about Billy Napier's firing, coaching transition
Florida football coach Billy Napier was fired on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a dramatic win. Players described Napier's final message to the team as powerful and emotional. Despite their appreciation for Napier, players understand the...

Saint-Gobain doubles manufacturing capacity at gypsum plant in Florida
October 20, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Saint-Gobain S.A. (Courbevoie, France), through its building product subsidiary CertainTeed Interior Products Group, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark completion of major expansion activities at its...

Where the Virginia Tech Hokies Stand as Another Coach Bites the Dust: Napier Out at Florida
Billy Napier, once thought to be a finalist for the Tech job after the Fuente era ended, has been dismissed from a slightly subpar experience coaching he Florida Gators. Norvell looks like he’s about to be shoved out the door at FSU. What’s that...

Florida Everblades fans fill Hertz Arena for home opener
The Florida Everblades are back on the ice at Hertz Arena. Southwest Florida's favorite hockey team played its first home game of the season on Saturday, marking a long-awaited return for fans. The five-month offseason felt like an eternity for...

New Florida football interim coach turns to UF legend for advice
When Billy Gonzales was hired as interim Florida football coach on Sunday, Oct. 19, one of the first people he reached out to was the man who first brought him to Gainesville in 2005. Gonzales worked under Florida Gators football coach Urban Meyer...

Nathan Boyles champions solar energy expansion while seeking to protect Florida farmland
A newly filed bill aims to encourage the development of solar energy while ensuring agricultural lands used for solar installations are restored once solar facilities reach the end of their use. Crestview Republican Rep. Nathan Boyles filed the...
National gas price average drops below $3 a gallon and could stay there for months
(GasBuddy) The nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen 4.1 cents over the last week and stands at $2.98 per gallon, according to GasBuddy® data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations...

Seminole County chairman says budget criticisms by Florida CFO were misleading
Seminole County is firing back at Florida’s Chief Financial Officer over his accusations the county is overspending by $120 million annually, alleging that the county’s budget has risen primarily because of mandates from state government. Seminole...
As Gas Prices Drop, Gainesville Remains Among Highest in Florida
Posted on 10.20.25 10:36 AM Metro ServicesWhile Florida gas prices have dropped, Gainesville's remain among the highest in the state. via Metro-Creative GAINESVILLE, FL (352Today.com) – A new report from the American Automobile Association...

Florida State football sinks to new low with shock Stanford loss as team’s remarkable collapse continues
FLORIDA State sank to a fourth defeat in a row with another shock loss Saturday night. The Seminoles were stunned by Stanford 20-13 to continue their alarming slide. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Florida State was beaten by Stanford...