Bianchi: Sumrall must make UF stadium gamble pay off | SEC schedules pause rivalries | Rays win again

One ringing phone reveals why fired-up Jon Sumrall has Gators’ attention • Newcomer Jared Peavey brings energy to downtrodden Lyman program | Football Insider

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Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Bianchi: Sumrall must make UF stadium gamble pay off | SEC schedules pause rivalries | Rays win again Bianchi: Gators making billion-dollar stadium gamble; new coach Jon Sumrall must make it pay off! Jon Sumrall takes over as head coach just as the Gators are about to incur a massive amount of debt to pay for a staggering $1.45 billion renovation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Read more → One ringing phone reveals why fired-up Jon Sumrall has Gators’ attention Florida coach Jon Sumrall’s fiery style on display at SEC Media Days as Gators finally ‘got serious’ with pivotal hire. Read more → Newcomer Jared Peavey brings energy to downtrodden Lyman program | Football Insider Lyman football might be in the middle of a 10-game losing streak, but the Greyhounds have a newfound energy with transfer linebacker Jared Peavey. Read more → Jax pitches six strong innings, Mesa Jr. drives in two as Rays down Blue Jays The Rays won their 52nd game this season with a lead of at least three runs at some point in the game, the second-most of any team in baseball, behind the Nationals’ 53. Read more → SEC’s 9-game conference schedules pauses rivalries; UF won’t play LSU, Tennessee for first time in decades It used to be the biggest rivalry game of the week, the month — maybe the entire season. In 2026, Florida and Tennessee will be complete strangers. The Gators and LSU — they’ll miss each other this year for the first time since 1970. Read more → UF position preview: Veteran Bryce Thornton, versatile additions anchor back end of Gators’ defense Florida’s safety and nickel group blends veteran leadership with transfer additions, giving the Gators improved depth and versatility. Read more → UCF position preview: Experience solidifies Knights’ safeties, nickel spot The Knights supplemented several experienced transfers along with starters Braeden Marshall and Demi Henderson to strengthen the secondary. Read more → Chris Perkins: Dolphins extend contracts of right players for right reasons The Miami Dolphins’ new regime, led by general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, extended the contracts of RB De’Von Achane, C Aaron Brewer and LB Jordyn Brooks, and fans should be encouraged for many reasons. Read more → Bianchi: SEC boss Greg Sankey just told Congress: Our way or the highway! Whether Sankey intended it or not, the message landed loud and clear: Give us what we want, or we’re outta here. Read more → Georgia still class of SEC, but gap narrows with NIL and transfer portal Georgia remains among SEC favorites, but a thinner roster and college football’s new era mean a steeper climb for Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs. Read more →

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Kangaroos and wallabies | Remembering 2016 | SeaWorld deal | Horror Nights deal | Legoland Halloween

Sweet 2016: Remembering a bountiful theme park year • SeaWorld deal is 1 day for $59.99, but 4 tickets must be purchased

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Theme Park Rangers Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Things to Do WEEKLY A look at entertainment and sporting events in Orlando and around Central Florida. Sign up Kangaroos and wallabies | Remembering 2016 | SeaWorld deal | Horror Nights deal | Legoland Halloween Close encounters: Kangaroos, wallabies meet the people of Animal Kingdom Theme park’s new Jumping Junction invites human visitors inside the fence to mingle with (but not touch) the bouncing animals. Read more → Sweet 2016: Remembering a bountiful theme park year A decade ago, Central Florida saw a slew of additions, including roller coasters, the return of King Kong and a new way to get “Frozen.” Read more → SeaWorld deal is 1 day for $59.99, but 4 tickets must be purchased Decide quickly. The deadline to purchase summertime offer to go to SeaWorld Orlando deal ends Sunday. Read more → Universal: Multiday Horror Nights passes now on sale Tickets valid for more than one HHN outing this year are now available on Universal’s website. Read more → Word on the street: Legoland expands Halloween fare Interactive area featuring homes of Lego Monsters is designed for families with younger children. Read more → Universal: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ house set for Halloween Horror Nights Current movie is basis for HHN’s 9th haunted house this year. Read more → Universal putting brakes on Fast & Furious ride sooner than expected Earlier this year, it was announced that Supercharged would go away in 2027. But now the end is about a month away, the Orlando park says. Read more → State injury report: Man with heart condition dies after Magic Kingdom ride A 54-year-old male had a cardiac emergency on Disney’s ‘it’s a small world’ and later died at a hospital. Read more → Pictures: Kangaroos star in Jumping Junction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kangaroos hop freely at the new Jumping Junction habitat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Located at the park’s Conservation Station, the attraction features an immersive, open-air walking tour with the animals for upclose, barrier-free viewing. The exhibit —which opened June 22— currently has a total of 15 kangaroos and wallabies in residence. […] Read more → Magic of Disney Animation attractions get September start date Additions to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will include an Olaf-driven drawing class and an indoor playground that has Mary Blair inspirations. Read more →

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