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GAINESVILLE — Florida has picked up three commitments, including 4-star receiver Marquez Daniel, to rise into the top 30 of the recruiting rankings. Daniel, 6-foot-6 edge defender JaReylan McCoy and running back Carsyn Baker committed to the Gators this weekend following visits to Gainesville. The additions continued the recent ascent of coach Billy Napier’s program to the No. 29 spot in 247Sports composite rankings. The commits came a week after pledges from Gainesville Buchholz... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eric Wagaman had two RBIs, Dane Myers hit a solo home run and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Sunday to sweep a three-game series. Nick Fortes had three hits, including a double, and scored a run for the Marlins. Myers led off the second with a home run off starter MacKenzie Gore (3-6) that gave the Marlins a 2-1 lead and Wagaman added a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the seventh to make it 3-1. Wagaman’s sacrifice fly in the first inning drove in... Read More

By AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump vetoed a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The Israelis informed the Trump administration in recent days that they had developed a credible plan to kill Khamenei. After being briefed on the plan, the White House made clear to Israeli officials that Trump was opposed to the Israelis making the move, according to the... Read More

By RYAN J. FOLEY, Associated Press When her husband died after a grueling U.S. Border Patrol training program for new agents, Lisa Afolayan applied for the federal benefits promised to families of first responders whose lives are cut short in the line of duty. Sixteen years later, Afolayan and her two daughters haven’t seen a penny, and program officials are defending their decisions to deny them compensation. She calls it a nightmare that too many grieving families experience. “It just... Read More

Today is Sunday, June 15, the 166th day of 2025. There are 199 days left in the year. This is Father’s Day. Today in history: On June 15, 1934, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the United States, was established by Congress. Also on this date: In 1215, England’s King John placed his seal on Magna Carta (“the Great Charter”), which curtailed the absolute power of the monarchy. In 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted unanimously to... Read More

When Alan Lesk visited his internist for an annual checkup, he mentioned that he occasionally experienced some nasal discomfort. His doctor ordered the athletic, Delray Beach great-grandfather to get an MRI. It saved his life. Celebrating Father’s Day, Lesk will be surrounded by generations of his family, knowing he averted lung cancer by catching a tumor in its early stages.  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Florida and the U.S. Lesk’s MRI, followed by a CT scan,... Read More

At an Alina penthouse in Boca Raton, a couple could shower in the same space under two separate shower heads, avoiding the need to share water. Or they could live nearly entirely separate lives with their own rooms, bathrooms and plenty of space in between if they opted to buy one of the Alina residences, which sell for millions. Matthew Jeffries, the CEO of El-Ad National Properties, which is the developer representing Alina, got requests from buyers wishing to customize their units,... Read More

By JAMES ROBSON MIAMI GARDENS (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a scoreless draw against Egypt’s Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday night. In front of more than 60,000 fans at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami survived a first half onslaught by 12-time African champion Al Ahly, which was denied a potential winning goal from the penalty spot when Trezeguet’s effort was stopped by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari. Miami had scoring chances in the second half,... Read More

By AAMER MADHANI and ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration directed immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and hotels, after President Donald Trump expressed alarm about the impact of aggressive enforcement, an official said Saturday. The move follows weeks of increased enforcement since Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff and main architect of Trump’s immigration policies, said U.S. Immigration and Customs... Read More

GAINESVILLE —  Here is the second in a position-by-position preview of the UF football team leading up to SEC Media Days. TODAY: RUNNING BACK What to expect No position offers head coach Billy Napier more options, a testament to his track record with running backs and position coach Jabbar Juluke’s ability to get talent. Earning carries will not easy, but Napier also spreads the wealth to keep legs fresh at a position where wear and tear is a given, and injuries are common. In 2024,... Read More