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First Read: Wednesday, May 28, 2014

By • May 28, 2014

Redistricting, the U.S. Supreme Court, and Blake Bortles are in the headlines today.

2014 Florida-Georgia Gameday, Kickoff Time Announced

By • May 27, 2014

CBS and the Southeastern Conference have announced the 2014 Florida-Georgia game will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on November 1.

No Plans? No Problem! Things To Do This Memorial Day Weekend On The First Coast

By & • May 23, 2014
Scarlet23 / Wikimedia Commons

Jazz, theater, and one huge shark are a few of your options this holiday weekend on the First Coast.

First Read: Thursday, May 22, 2014

By • May 22, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott, pension reform, and Communism are in the headlines today.

The Jameis Winston Saga And The Business Of College Athletics

By • May 21, 2014

Florida State University's Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jameis Winston is back in the news this week, but not for his athletic ability.

VIDEO: Family At Center Of Kona Skate Park Kick Video To Leave Jacksonville

By • May 19, 2014
NBC News / lilbubs/Instagram

The parents of the 6-year-old skateboarder videotaped being kicked down a half-pipe by his father at Jacksonville's Kona Skate Park say the family is leaving the First Coast after their lives were "turned upside down" when the video went viral.

Cole Pepper: Jags Minicamp Draws Record Crowds, Armada Brings Real Madrid For Jax Youth Soccer Camps

By • May 19, 2014
Jacksonville Jaguars

There was a record turnout this weekend at the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie minicamp. Cole Pepper has the latest on the Jags, Sharks, Suns and Armada in his weekly sports wrap.

First Read: Friday, May 16, 2014

By • May 16, 2014

Ability Housing, tornadoes, and Jameis Winston are in the headlines today.

First Read: Wednesday, May 14, 2014

By • May 14, 2014

JAXPORT, shark bites, and Shad Khan are in the headlines today.

Cole Pepper: The Jags Draft Class of 2014, Kaymer Wins The Players

By & Cole Pepper • May 12, 2014
Jacksonville Jaguars / Facebook

It was a busy weekend with the Jacksonville Jaguars potentially scoring big in the NFL Draft and the Players Championship Tournament coming down to a dramatic final few shots. Cole Pepper joined Melissa Ross to discuss it all in his weekly local sports wrap.

First Read: Monday, May 12, 2014

By • May 12, 2014

Dream Defenders, Marco Rubio, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are in the headlines today.

First Read: Friday, May 9, 2014

By • May 9, 2014

Blake Bortles, Charlie Crist, and Donald Trump are in the headlines today.

First Read: Thursday, May 8, 2014

By • May 8, 2014

Steve Roberts, Cherish Perrywinkle, and Johnny Manziel are in the headlines today.

The Origin And Philosophy Of The Stadium Course At TPC Sawgrass

By • May 7, 2014
Craig ONeal / Flickr

When you think of The Players Championship Tournament, the first words that come to mind might be green, birdie or bunker, not the design of the course as it relates to tourism, the media, and the cultural identity of the First Coast.

Carrie Underwood To Perform At EverBank Field Scoreboard Unveiling

By • May 6, 2014
The Florida Senate/Wikimedia Commons

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will perform at EverBank Field on July 26, marking the official unveiling of the stadium's new, world-record setting video scoreboards.

Players Director Matt Rapp On What's New For 2014 Tournament

By Cole Pepper • May 5, 2014
PGA Tour

This week marks the 41st year of The Players Championship Tournament, shining the golf world's spotlight once again on the First Coast.

Cole Pepper: Jags Weigh Draft Options, Neil Joins Sharks Crüe As Minority Owner

By & Cole Pepper • May 5, 2014
Jacksonville Jaguars

Cole Pepper joined Melissa Ross with news on the upcoming NFL Draft, Jameis Winston, college sports, and a "mötley" new executive joining the Sharks "crüe" in his regular weekly sports wrap.

NBA Hits Clippers Owner Sterling With Lifetime Ban, $2.5 Million Fine

By • Apr 29, 2014

Update at 2:15 p.m. ET: NBA Bans Sterling, Levies $2.5 Million Fine

The NBA is banning Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, league Commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday, saying that its investigation has verified Sterling made racist comments in an audio recording that was made public Friday.

Saying that the NBA's investigation included a discussion with Sterling, Silver stated that the views he expressed "are deeply offensive and harmful."

DCF Investigation Underway Into Video Showing Father Kick Son Down Kona Skate Park Ramp

By • Apr 28, 2014
lilbubs / Instagram

Representatives of Florida's child welfare agency gave few details on their ongoing investigation into a recent viral video depicting apparent child abuse.

The clip shows a young child  being kicked off a half-pipe at Kona Skate Park in Jacksonville.

Cole Pepper: Nation Reacts To Sterling's Racist Comments, Big Sports Weekend Coming Up In Jax

By & Cole Pepper • Apr 28, 2014
Cliffwildes / Wikimedia Commons

The sports world is still buzzing about the racist statements made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Cole Pepper gave his take on the story and discussed the week in local sports.

First Read: Tuesday, April 22, 2014

By • Apr 22, 2014

Governor Rick Scott, the Jacksonville Riverwalk, and curling are in the headlines today.

Cole Pepper: 36K Run The Boston Marathon, Jaguars Back In Action, And Kuchar Heats Up The Links

By & Cole Pepper • Apr 21, 2014
Keith Allison / Flickr

From marathons to barbeque, Cole Pepper discussed the events of the week in his regular sports wrap up.

First Read: Friday, April 11, 2014

By • Apr 11, 2014

One Spark, Quality Education for All, and Medicaid are in the headlines today.

Cole Pepper: Florida Falls To UConn In Final Four, Jags Look To Sign Browns Center Alex Mack

By & Cole Pepper • Apr 7, 2014
University of Florida

The Florida Gators failed to defeat UConn in the Final Four on Saturday. Cole Pepper shared his thoughts on the loss and more in his weekly sports wrap up.

First Read: Monday, April 7, 2014

By • Apr 7, 2014

The Barnett building, food trucks, and gun trafficking are in the headlines today.

First Read: Friday, April 4, 2014

By • Apr 4, 2014

Internet cafes, Angela Corey, and Jameis Winston are in the headlines today.

Gator Bowl Renamed TaxSlayer Bowl, New Game Day Set

By • Apr 3, 2014
TaxSlayer.com / Facebook

The Gator Bowl is getting a new name and a new game day.

Cole Pepper: Gators V. Huskies In Final Four, Maurice Jones-Drew Leaves Jax For Oakland

By & Cole Pepper • Mar 31, 2014
University of Florida

The Florida Gators are headed to the Final Four. With just two wins separating them from the NCAA Championship, can they go all the way?

First Read: Monday, March 31, 2014

By • Mar 31, 2014

The Florida GI Bill, One Spark, and the Final Four are in the headlines today.

Would March Be Less Mad If Players Were Paid?

By editor • Mar 29, 2014

Would March Madness be terribly different if the players were paid?

Probably not. The college basketball tournament might become more professionalized, but it wouldn't look much different from what we're seeing right now.

"I don't see it changing one iota," says ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas.

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