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How to Watch South Florida vs. UAB: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 19, 2024

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October 19, 2024

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Raymond James Stadium is the venue where Sean Atkins and the South Florida Bulls (2-4) will match up against the UAB Blazers (1-5) on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

The Bulls’ game versus the Blazers will be airing on ESPN+.

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How to Watch South Florida vs. UAB

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

South Florida’s 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Bethune-Cookman	W 48-3
9/7/2024	at Alabama	L 42-16
9/14/2024	at Southern Miss	W 49-24
9/21/2024	vs. Miami (FL)	L 50-15
9/28/2024	at Tulane	L 45-10
10/12/2024	vs. Memphis	L 21-3
10/19/2024	vs. UAB	–
11/1/2024	at Florida Atlantic	–
11/9/2024	vs. Navy	–
11/16/2024	at Charlotte	–
11/23/2024	vs. Tulsa	–
11/30/2024	at Rice	–

South Florida 2024 Stats & Insights

South Florida sports the 103rd-ranked offense this season (349.7 yards per game), and have been worse defensively, ranking 21st-worst with 419.2 yards allowed per game.
With 276.7 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS, South Florida has had to lean on their 98th-ranked passing offense (196.7 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
The Bulls are putting up 23.5 points per game on offense, which ranks them 101st in the FBS. On defense, they rank 104th, giving up 30.8 points per contest.
On offense, the Bulls rank 76th in the FBS with 153 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 67th in rushing yards allowed per contest (142.5).
While South Florida’s third-down defense ranks 51st with a 35.9% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 25th-worst with a 35.2% third-down conversion rate.
The Bulls own the 49th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +2, forcing 10 turnovers (32nd in the FBS) while turning it over eight times (68th in the FBS).

South Florida 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Byrum Brown	QB	836 YDS (59.1%) / 2 TD / 0 INT 269 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 53.8 RUSH YPG
Kelley Joiner Jr.	RB	270 YDS / 4 TD / 45 YPG / 5.7 YPC
Taron Keith	RB	120 YDS / 3 TD / 20 YPG / 3.8 YPC 8 REC / 103 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 17.2 REC YPG
Nay’Quan Wright	RB	240 YDS / 2 TD / 40 YPG / 5 YPC
Mac Harris	LB	11 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Kajuan Banks	DB	6 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Tavin Ward	DB	5 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Jarvis Lee Jr.	DB	3 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK

UAB’s 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2024	vs. Alcorn State	W 41-3
9/7/2024	at Louisiana-Monroe	L 32-6
9/14/2024	at Arkansas	L 37-27
9/28/2024	vs. Navy	L 41-18
10/5/2024	vs. Tulane	L 71-20
10/12/2024	at Army	L 44-10
10/19/2024	at South Florida	–
11/2/2024	vs. Tulsa	–
11/9/2024	vs. UConn	–
11/16/2024	at Memphis	–
11/23/2024	vs. Rice	–
11/30/2024	at Charlotte	–

UAB 2024 Stats & Insights

From an offensive standpoint, UAB is putting up 355.5 total yards per contest (96th-ranked). It ranks 96th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (394 total yards given up per game).
UAB’s pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks third-best in the FBS with 135.8 passing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is putting up 215.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 84th.
This season has been difficult for the Blazers on both sides of the ball, as they are putting up only 20.3 points per game (21st-worst) and ceding 38 points per game (seventh-worst).
The Blazers have been struggling to stop the run, ranking second-worst with 258.2 rushing yards given up per game. They have been more productive offensively, generating 140.3 rushing yards per contest (86th-ranked).
UAB is posting a 36.1% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (102nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 39.1% third-down rate (76th-ranked) on defense.
The Blazers have forced three turnovers this season and have turned it over 14 times, resulting in a -11 turnover margin that is fourth-worst in the FBS.

UAB 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Lee Beebe	RB	383 YDS / 3 TD / 63.8 YPG / 5.2 YPC 13 REC / 123 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 20.5 REC YPG
Jacob Zeno	QB	819 YDS (68.9%) / 6 TD / 5 INT 97 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 24.3 RUSH YPG
Amare Thomas	WR	26 REC / 273 YDS / 4 TD / 45.5 YPG
Kameran Shanks	WR	30 REC / 297 YDS / 1 TD / 49.5 YPG
Michael Moore	LB	17 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Desmond Little	DL	9 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Kendall Johnson	DL	5 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK
Sirad Bryant	DB	17 TKL / 0 TFL

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Florida Wawa gas station plans approved for new Treasure Coast store

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May 15, 2026

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Florida Wawa gas station plans approved for new Treasure Coast store

Plans for a new Wawa to open in Port St. Lucie were approved.

A new Wawa fuel station and convenience store will open in Port St. Lucie now that the plans have been approved.

The Wawa will be at the corner of Village Parkway and Becker Road in front of the Lowe’s which is expected to open in the summer of 2026, according to the city’s website.

The plans for a Wawa convenience store and eight fuel pumps were submitted to the city Dec. 3, 2025.

What will go in Port St. Lucie’s Southern Grove?

The plans for the Shoppes at Southern Grove show there will be a new Lowe’s store and six additional outparcels.

The six additional outparcels include the following:

Gas station: 5,915 square feet
Outparcel A: 1.2 acres
Outparcel B: 1.14 acres
Outparcel C: 1.83 acres
Outparcel D: 1.04 acres
Outparcel E: 1.02 acres

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Five Florida Panthers Named to Rosters for 2026 IIHF World Championship | Florida Panthers

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May 14, 2026

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Five Florida Panthers Named to Rosters for 2026 IIHF World Championship | Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. – Five Florida Panthers players and five staff members will represent their home countries at the upcoming 2026 IIHF World Championship, taking place May 15 through May 31 in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland. Games will be broadcast on NHL Network in the United States.

Marek Alscher, 22, will represent Czechia at the IIHF World Championship for the first time. He previously played for his home country at the 2024 IIHF U20 World Junior Championship, skating in seven games to help the Czechs capture the bronze medal over Finland. Alscher made his NHL debut with the Panthers in 2025-26, notching three assists over four games played. He also skated in 52 American Hockey League (AHL) games with Florida’s affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, recording 11 points (3-8-11).

Aleksander Barkov, 30, missed the 2026 Winter Olympic Games due to injury but had been named to Finland’s preliminary roster in June of 2025. He previously earned a bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games alongside current Panthers assistant coach Tuomo Ruutu, and earned a silver medal representing his home country at the 2016 IIHF Men’s World Championship. At the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, Barkov served as captain of Finland.

Anton Lundell, 24, will be participating in his second IIHF World Championship after earning a silver medal with Finland in 2021, where he posted seven points (4-3-7) in 10 games as a 19-year-old. He helped Finland capture the bronze medal at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games this season and previously earned gold at the 2019 IIHF U20 WJC and 2018 IIHF U18 WJC, as well as a bronze medal at the 2021 U20 WJC.

Sandis Vilmanis, 22, will represent Latvia at the IIHF World Championship for the first time in his career. He played for Latvia at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in February as well as at the 2022, 2023 and 2024 IIHF U20 World Junior Championships, serving as an alternate captain in 2024 where he produced four points (2-2-4) over five games. Vilmanis made his NHL debut with the Panthers in 2025-26, logging five points (3-2-5) in 19 games with Florida while compiling 38 points (17-21-38) in 48 American Hockey League (AHL) contests with the Panthers affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers.

Matthew Tkachuk, 28, will attempt to become the first American to join the Triple Gold Club (Stanley Cup, World Championship Gold Medal and Olympic Gold Medal), as well as the first player in NHL history to win all three parts of the Triple Gold Club within a 12-month span. This will be Tkachuk’s first time participating in the IIHF World Championship.

In addition to his 2026 Olympic gold medal, Tkachuk also earned gold representing the United States at the 2015 IIHF U18 World Junior Championship and the 2014 U17 World Hockey Challenge, as well as a bronze medal at the 2016 IIHF U20 WJC. He served as alternate captain for the U.S. at the 2026 Olympics and 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

Florida will have four staff members representing the United States. Panthers Assistant General Manager Brett Peterson is serving as General Manager for the second time after holding the position in 2024. Panthers Head Equipment Manager Teddy Richards will serve as equipment manager and Florida’s Head Athletic Trainer Dave DiNapoli will work as athletic trainer. Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito will serve on the Advisory Group.

Panthers Assistant General Manager Gregory Campbell will assist with evaluating and selecting players for Canada.

Panthers fans can stay up to date on all the Cats’ representatives at the 2026 IIHF World Championships at FloridaPanthers.com/WorldChampionship.

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Lake O had 81 algal blooms in 2 years near Florida slaughterhouse site

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May 14, 2026

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Lake O had 81 algal blooms in 2 years near Florida slaughterhouse site

A Martin County slaughterhouse near Lake Okeechobee could increase toxic algal blooms in the C-44 Canal, St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon.

There have been 81 algal blooms in the past two years within 2 miles of a proposed slaughterhouse in western Martin County, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Algal Bloom Dashboard.

The slaughterhouse will increase pollution and bring more potentially toxic algal blooms to Lake Okeechobee, whose waters sometimes are released into the C-44 Canal and flow into the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon in Stuart, opponents say.

Chancey Bay Ranch owner Tuny Mizrachi has proposed building a 56,784-square-foot slaughterhouse on 26 acres of his 2,046-acre-property at 8401 SW Connors Highway, abutting Lake O.

5 ways a slaughterhouse can increase Lake Okeechobee pollution

The Guardians of Martin County have raised at least five concerns with the Martin County Commission:

Meat processing facilities, though necessary, have the potential to be noisy nuisances and significant sources of disease and pollution for air and water.
The facility would be a new source of pollution in a watershed that’s designated as “impaired” because of elevated concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus.
The facility would be a potential new source of pollutants near one of Martin County’s lowest income and most ethnically diverse communities.
There’s no evidence the facility has a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, or plans to follow effluent limitation guidelines or conduct water-quality monitoring.
The South Florida Water Management District has permitted the facility to withdraw 6.7 million gallons of water per year for 20 years from Florida’s surficial aquifer, despite it being subject to varying levels of saltwater intrusion, especially in Martin County. The SFWMD has designated all of Martin County a Water Resource Caution Area.

Blood, feces, oil, grease, ammonia and antibiotic residue from the proposed slaughterhouse would contribute to harmful algal blooms, including toxic cyanobacteria, Martin County Administrator Don Donaldson wrote to the DEP and SFWMD.

Tim O’Hara is TCPalm’s environment reporter. Contact him at tim.ohara@tcpalm.com.

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