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In a town of fewer than 1,000 people along the Suwannee River, building a high school volleyball powerhouse might seem like a tall order.In Branford, it’s simply what the Buccaneers do.A coaching change brought Hank Rone to Branford this season after more than a decade at Newberry High School. He arrived believing the Buccaneers had the potential to be one of the state’s best programs again. The players shared that belief, even as outside expectations suggested they might be in for a rebuilding year.

For a player who didn’t play football a year ago, Williston junior Deon Long has quickly become an impact player for the Red Devils, contributing on both sides of the ball while emerging as a vocal leader.Encouraged by his brothers to give football a try, Long has played wide receiver, his preferred position when he started, along with cornerback and, more recently, running back. A year after not playing the sport, he has become an important part of Williston’s turnaround.

This four day seminar is an immersion experience in basic musculoskeletal pathology, correlated with radiographic and imaging staging techniques, histologic diagnosis, and principles of treatment covering the gamut of musculoskeletal lesions.Course ExpectationsParticipants must bring a laptop computer for the course. This is an immersive, full-participation program designed to maximize learning and material retention. Please plan to attend all sessions and remain present for the exam on Friday, which will conclude by 5:00 PM.

This one week seminar is an immersion experience in basic musculoskeletal pathology, correlated with radiographic and imaging staging techniques, histologic diagnosis, and principles of treatment covering the gamut of musculoskeletal lesions.Course ExpectationsParticipants must bring a laptop computer for the course. This is an immersive, full-participation program designed to maximize learning and material retention. Please plan to attend all sessions and remain present for the exam on Thursday, which will conclude by 5:00 PM.

A private reception for UF Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Alumni, Family, and Friends held during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting.Join us for a cocktail reception and appetizers at The Nolen Rooftop lounge with beautiful views of the San Diego skyline during the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting.

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For a guy who had never played football before this season, it’s been quite a start for Oak Hall junior Darius Medley.After spending the first few weeks of the season getting used to putting on pads, Medley broke out in a big way, averaging 30 yards every time he touched the ball in just the third game of his career. He finished with 207 total yards and three touchdowns to earn UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week honors.

After a heartbreaking end to the 2024 season, senior Jon Adams and the Chiefland Indians got their redemption in a dramatic 2025 season opener.Chiefland’s playoff run last year was cut short by a loss to rival Williston — the same game in which Adams suffered a season-ending injury. This year’s opener provided a chance to turn the page, and Adams made the most of it, scoring three touchdowns, including the game-winner in double overtime, to lift the Indians to a one-point victory.

The OSMI welcomes James Blair, MD, from Emory University School Of Medicine.Agenda:

As Week 1 of high school football kicked off across North Central Florida, teams were eager to see if their offseason workouts and summer conditioning would pay off.For Columbia head coach Brian Allen, the results were promising.The Tigers cruised to a 42-6 victory over Suwannee on Friday night, dominating from start to finish. Junior linebacker Alfonso Curry played a key role in the win and has been named the UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week for his performance.

This one week seminar is an immersion experience in basic musculoskeletal pathology, correlated with radiographic and imaging staging techniques, histologic diagnosis, and principles of treatment covering the gamut of musculoskeletal lesions.

Two distinguished physicians from the University of Florida, Dr. Hernan Prieto and Dr. Alaina Ritter, recently represented UF at the 2025 International Consensus Meeting on Orthopedic Infections (ICM) in Istanbul Türkiye. The ICM is a globally recognized forum for advancing the science and treatment of musculoskeletal infections.