Sports
7 months ago
Florida-bred Rouki and Great Venezuela shine in stakes victories at Tampa Bay Downs

Florida’s thoroughbred industry celebrates as Rouki and Great Venezuela secure first stakes wins, highlighting the strength of local breeding programs.

Team Harry Potter celebrates after winning the United Way of Marion County’s inaugural Children’s Charity Classic at HITS Post Time Farm, earning $30,000 for Arnette House.
Community
7 months ago
Team Harry Potter wins Children’s Charity Classic Grand Prix, raising $30,000 for Arnette House

Equestrian event at HITS Post Time Farm unites community and top riders to support local children’s charities.

Jay Jung fires a pitch during his 3.1 no-hit innings in CF’s 10-2 win over Eastern Florida State on Saturday in Ocala.
Sports
7 months ago
Patriots dominate Eastern Florida State with doubleheader sweep, improving to 14-4

CF secures series win with 10-2 and 10-0 victories, fueled by power hitting and dominant pitching performances.

College of Central Florida pitcher Brayden Toro mid-throw, captured in midair with intense focus during a game, as the ball approaches the batter.
Sports
7 months ago
Eastern Florida State edges College of Central Florida in 2-0 pitchers’ duel

Titans’ Bryce Pax delivers game-winning triple as Owen Simmons tosses complete-game shutout against the Patriots.

Dawson Harman and Logan Chapman.
Sports
7 months ago
College of Central Florida baseball sweeps Tallahassee State with 8-4 home victory

Three Patriots pitchers make season debuts as CF secures series sweep; Logan Chapman drives in three runs in decisive win.

(L to R) Daniel Coyle, Cian O'Connor, and Shane Sweetnam celebrate after the Longines FEI™ Jumping World Cup™ qualifier at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., on Feb. 15, 2025. O'Connor and Bentley de Sury claimed victory, with Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz finishing second and Coyle aboard Incredible taking third. Irish riders swept the top four spots, with five going fault-free in the first round and four delivering double-clear performances.
Sports
7 months ago
Irish riders dominate $300K Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Ocala at World Equestrian Center

Cian O’Connor leads Irish sweep with Bentley de Sury as top four spots go to Ireland in thrilling showjumping competition.

Central Florida head coach Marty Smith talks with his players on the field during a game against Miami-Dade College on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Miami. The Patriots secured a 6-5 win in the second game of the doubleheader to split the series.
Sports
7 months ago
Patriots secure crucial 6-5 win over Miami-Dade to split doubleheader

Central Florida avoids series sweep as Cooper Jones’ late home run and strong bullpen effort lift the Patriots to victory.

Josh Dolan of Ocala rides Something Blue during a competition. The pair have become a dominant force in the show hunter world.
Equine
7 months ago
Something Blue and Josh Dolan shine at World Equestrian Center’s Winter Circuit

Rising hunter star Something Blue finds success with Josh Dolan, showcasing talent and growth at Flex Farm LLC

Players from the College of Central Florida stand for the national anthem before their Citrus Conference opener at Goodlett Field in Ocala, FL, on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2025.
Sports
7 months ago
Dawson Harman homers, but College of Central Florida falls to Miami-Dade in Citrus Conference opener

Patriots outhit Sharks but struggle with runners in scoring position in 8-5 loss.

Kathleen Carrara and her 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse, Allu Jewel, compete in the Ocala I Winter Horse Trials at the Florida Horse Park on Feb. 8, 2025. The event, held Feb. 6-9, featured three phases of competition, including dressage, cross-country, and stadium jumping.
Equine
7 months ago
From spectator to competitor: Kathleen Carrara embraces eventing at Florida Horse Park

Former marathon runner and triathlete takes on the challenge of three-day eventing in Ocala, forming a strong bond with her Irish Sport Horse.

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