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Florida locks in official visit from 4-star safety Jaylen Scott
The Mobile, Alabama defensive prospect sets official stop in Gainesville, adding defensive backfield firepower to Gators’ 2027 recruiting efforts.
The Florida Gators landed a significant recruiting visit this spring as four-star safety Jaylen Scott set an official visit to Gainesville, joining a growing list of top defensive targets exploring Florida’s 2027 class.
The 6-foot, 165-pound standout from Mobile (Alabama) Williamson is widely regarded as one of the nation’s top safeties in his class and has drawn attention from several Power Four programs. His decision to schedule an official visit followed a productive in-school visit with head coach Jon Sumrall and safeties coach Chris Collins, a connection he emphasized as a factor in his recruiting process.
“The school visit with Coach Sumrall — and my relationship with Coach Collins,” Scott said of what led to setting the trip.
The Gators pursuit of Scott comes as Florida continues to strengthen its secondary under a new coaching regime. Florida already boasts young defensive backfield talent like Jordan Castell, and adding Scott could solidify future leadership in the secondary.
Jalen Scott’s Recruiting Summary
Scott is ranked No. 153 overall and No. 15 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite, while the On3 industry ranking has him at No. 112. He has offers from 20 total schools so far, including eight other SEC programs and the Florida State Seminoles.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
What we know:
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.
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Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.
Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.
What we don’t know:
LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.
By the numbers:
As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.
Dig deeper:
Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.
READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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