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Michael Byrne Returns To Florida Baseball For the 2025 Season

2 months ago | wruf.com | Michael Byrne |Jose Soto |José Soto

Florida baseball is welcoming back its all-time saves leader, Michael Byrne, as a student assistant coach for the upcoming season. Byrne is rehabbing from an injury after entering free agency following the 2024 MLB season. He will assist Florida’s pitching staff while continuing his recovery. “We are thrilled to bring Michael back to the Gators as part of our coaching staff for the 2025 season,” said Kevin O’Sullivan, Head Coach of the UF men’s baseball team.
SEC Weekly Honors Include Three From Gators Swim & Dive

Jan 22, 2025 | wruf.com | Jose Soto |José Soto

Three members of the Florida swim and dive team were recognized by the SEC this week for their incredible performances during the Gators’ dual meet sweep against No. 23/21 Texas A&M Aggies. Junior Josh Liendo earned SEC Men’s Swimmer of the Week, while sophomore Camyla Monroy was named SEC Women’s Diver of the Week and freshman Anita Bottazzo received SEC Women’s Co-Freshman of the Week honors.
Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition Releases New PSAs for Teen Driver

Oct 21, 2024 | patch.com | Jose Soto |José Soto

In observance of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 21-25), the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition is proud to announce the release of a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) aimed at raising awareness among teens about safe driving practices. These videos, funded by State Farm®, cover essential safety topics, including road rage, safety belt use, drowsy driving prevention, and the influence of peer pressure on teen drivers.
Jacksonville Students Provide Meals and Wellness Kits to the Homeless

Nov 21, 2023 | patch.com | Jose Soto |José Soto

Beaches Habitat’s Prep Club and State Farm Insurance agents Jayson Judy, Ramey El-Abu, Carla Fenzel Marchese, Carly Jackson and Michael Tauzel assisted the homeless at Mission House in Jacksonville Beach this past Sunday, November 19. High School students Ireland Johnson, Jaylen Williams, Khoi Ho, and Jazzmin Crowder are leaders of the new club, which began in April. Doug Brown, the club’s sponsor, coordinated with the students to develop community service projects.
Safe Kids Florida Suncoast and State Farm® Team Up to Keep Kids Safe

Nov 16, 2023 | patch.com | Jose Soto |José Soto

Parents and caregivers are invited to join community leaders and safety experts at John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital - Outpatient Care, 3310 Lakeland Hills Blvd in Lakeland for a FREE car seat checkup. See attached flyers in English and Spanish. The event is hosted by Safe Kids Florida Suncoast and State Farm to address one of the leading causes of death for children ages 1-12.
Giving Hope to Communities Impacted by Natural Disasters

Nov 9, 2023 | patch.com | Jose Soto |José Soto

This year, State Farm donated almost $500,000 to support multiple Convoy of Hope disaster preparedness and response efforts. Included in this total was $50,000 designated for Convoy’s Hurricane Idalia response, and $100,000 for the Maui wildfires. In addition, much of State Farm donation was used for the purchase of hygiene kit materials, which are being used to pack 15,400 kits this fall around the country.
Helping Rebuild Affordable Homes after Hurricane Idalia

Oct 20, 2023 | patch.com | Jose Soto |José Soto

As the Taylor County, FL community recovers from the devastating effects of Hurricane Idalia, State Farm contributed $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Florida to direct to Habitat for Humanity of Taylor County. This generous donation will aid the Taylor County affiliate in repairing up to 15 storm-damaged homes over the next year.
Helping Students Become Future Sales Leaders

Oct 3, 2023 | patch.com | Jose Soto |José Soto

Skip to main contentLakeland, FLPlant City, FLNew Tampa, FLLand O' Lakes, FLBrandon, FLBloomingdale-Riverview, FLTemple Terrace, FLLutz, FLSeminole Heights, FLCarrollwood-Northdale, FLFloridaTop National NewsSee All CommunitiesThis post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.
State Farm Sows into Homeless Education

Sep 28, 2023 | patch.com | Jose Soto |José Soto

Skip to main contentMiami Beach, FLCoral Gables-Coconut Grove, FLPinecrest, FLPalmetto Bay-Cutler, FLAventura, FLBoca Raton, FLWest Palm Beach, FLFort Myers, FLSarasota, FLBradenton, FLFloridaTop National NewsSee All CommunitiesThis post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.
State Farm Aids Fire Safety, Distributes 4,500 Fire Prevention Kits

Sep 26, 2023 | patch.com | Jose Soto |José Soto

Skip to main contentSeminole Heights, FLTemple Terrace, FLCarrollwood-Northdale, FLBrandon, FLBloomingdale-Riverview, FLWestchase, FLSt. Pete, FLSafety Harbor, FLLutz, FLClearwater, FLFloridaTop National NewsSee All CommunitiesThis post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Fire Prevention Week educates everyone about simple but important steps they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.