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For a kid who grew up in Hawthorne, there was always something special about the idea of one day putting on the Hornets uniform and having success for his hometown school.  For senior defensive lineman Demeion Rutledge, that dream has become a reality and an incredibly successful one at that.Rutledge was in middle school when Hawthorne won its first state championship, and watching the Hornets reach the top of the mountain planted a thought in his mind: Someday, he wanted the opportunity to help keep that success going.

For Gainesville High School, the 2026 football season began with plenty of questions.The Purple Hurricanes surrendered a late lead and lost their season opener in overtime. Two more losses followed, leaving GHS at 0-3 and prompting plenty of conversation about whether another losing season was on the horizon.

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In an era when changing schools has become increasingly common among high school athletes, staying put can sometimes be the biggest statement a player can make.For Bradford senior Danny Torres and several of his classmates, there was never much of a decision to make. They came to Starke with a goal, and they intend to see it through.

The Wildwood football program knew the offseason was going to test them.There was adversity, plenty of it, along with the kind of conditioning that can make even the toughest players question their life choices. But the Wildcats also knew what they were working toward: a chance to compete for a state championship.Three weeks into the season, it appears the work is paying off.

The Buchholz football program has established itself as one of the best in the state. For the Bobcats, a deep playoff run is no longer a pleasant surprise. Reaching the final four has become the expectation.That might create added pressure for some players, but for Buchholz junior quarterback Andrew Whittemore, it is exactly what he wants.

The offseason is normally a time to relax, spend time with family and maybe take a vacation or two to unwind after a long season.But while others were taking a breather, Trenton High School senior Zayne Braswell was working. He was doing whatever it took to make it back for his final season of high school football.

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I am an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and Associate Professor in the University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. I specialize in treating traumatic orthopaedic injuries, including complex fractures of the pelvis and extremities.

A new University of Florida study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma suggests that starting fluoxetine soon after a traumatic musculoskeletal injury may help reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms during recovery while also improving pain-related outcomes.

As an orthopaedic oncologist at University of Florida Health, I am driven by the opportunity to help my patients solve complex medical problems and challenging diagnoses. My goal is to provide exceptional, compassionate care and help improve outcomes for every patient I treat.