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Presidential assassination attempt happened in Florida: FDR escaped gunman’s bullets in Miami
Former President Donald Trump was recovering Sunday from an assassination attempt made at a campaign rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. Trump’s right ear was injured when Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, fired an AR-15-style rifle from a rooftop outside of the rally.
One rally attendee, Corey Comperatore, died and two spectators were critically injured.
There have been numerous attempts on the lives of presidents, former presidents and presidential candidates, including one in Florida.
It was 91 years ago, and then-president-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt had just finished speaking to a crowd in Miami, from the backseat of a car when gunshots rang out.
Here’s what to know about the attack on Roosevelt in Florida:
Assassination attempt on FDR in Miami, Florida
On Feb. 15, 1933, amid the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt stood on the backseat of an open car and delivered a speech in Miami’s Bayfront Park.
After Roosevelt finished speaking, he slid down into his seat when a “deranged, unemployed bricklayer” named Guiseppe Zangara fired five shots at Roosevelt from close range, according to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
A bystander deflected Zangara’s hand and the bullets missed FDR but four others were shot, including Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, who later died of his injuries.
Zangara was arrested and, upon Cermak’s death, charged with murder. He was convicted and executed in Florida’s electric chair on March 20, 1933.
As to motive, Zangara reportedly said, “I don’t hate Mr. Roosevelt personally, I hate all officials and anyone who is rich,” History.com reported.
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GAINESVILLE, FL – The No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers head to Florida to take on the Gators in a primetime SEC matchup today, Saturday, Nov. 22. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. Eastern on ABC.
If you’ve cut ties with your cable provider, there are still ways you can tune in. Several streaming services will broadcast the game live and you can watch on Fubo (free trial), DIRECTV (free trial), Sling (promotional offers as low as $4.99) and the ESPN streaming app.
The SEC is packed with teams that are filled with dogs that look to do nothing but win. Tennessee has been part of that club this season; among the teams in the AP Top 25, they hold the lowest rank in the conference at No. 20.
On the other side of the field is a Florida squad with a losing record, but they get to play the role of spoiler.
A look at Tennessee
The Volunteers offense has been on fire this season. The squad ranks second in points per game (43.4), second in total yards per game (495.0), and third in passing yards per game (318.3).
They score at a rate that makes the rest of their conference look silly, as far as how they prepare to get the ball into the endzone.
It was further shown in their recent 42-9 blowout win over New Mexico State. In a game where they were bouncing off the loss to Oklahoma, the defense was sturdy and held the Aggies run game to 27 yards on the day, while quarterback Joey Aguilar completed 73.9% of his passes for 204 yards, one score and two interceptions.
Now they get to prepare for a Florida squad who’s earned all three of their wins on home turf.
Within the rivalry, the last time they won consecutive games was the 2003 and 2004 season.
Tennessee players to watch
Joey Aguilar
One of the best quarterbacks in college football, Aguilar ranks eighth in passing yards (2,941) and ties for ninth in passing touchdowns (22) within all of college football.
Continuing his play at this rate could help the Volunteers creep into the College Football Playoff.
DeSean Bishop
Bishop has been a sturdy back that’s kept the run game afloat, ranking sixth in yards (770) and fourth in touchdowns within the SEC.
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A look at Florida
A 3-7 record isn’t enough to make the College Football Playoff, and with only two games remaining on the schedule, Florida can say goodbye to meeting the six-win requirement to make a bowl game.
However, the Gators can spoil the seasons of their peers, especially the Volunteers. Doing so would end a three-game skid for the Florida squad.
The Gators offense ranks 12th in passing yards (217.1) and 15th in points (20.8) within the conference. The defense ties for 12th in points allowed (23.6) and ranks 12th in rushing yards allowed (143.2) in the conference.
Florida players to watch
DJ Lagway
The sophomore quarterback could be better, with a 12 touchdowns-13 interceptions ratio to his name.
Jadan Baugh
Baugh has been solid with 808 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
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Who is announcing Tennessee vs. Florida?
With this primetime matchup being broadcasted on ABC, it will be announced by Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) and Holly Rowe (sideline reporter).
What are the latest odds for Tennessee vs. Florida?
Note: These odds are as of Friday afternoon.
Spread: TENN (-4, -112) | FL (+4, -108)
Moneyline: TENN (-205) | FL (+170)
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
Check out more information on how to watch the No. 20 Tennessee vs. Florida game today on TV and streaming services:
What: No. 20 Tennessee vs. Florida college football
When: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern
Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium | Gainesville, Fla.
Channel: ABC
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Florida vs. Tennessee prediction: Who wins, and why?
Tennessee has almost certainly played itself out of the College Football Playoff conversation, but it can still put itself into a decent bowl and end its season on a high note with a win here, combined with another against insurgent rival Vanderbilt.
Florida has no ability to get to a bowl at just 3-7, but can hand two of its rivals an ugly late-season loss with a good showing against the Vols this week and then against Florida State in the finale.
1. Tennessee’s Offensive Explosiveness
Tennessee enters the matchup with the No. 2 offense in the country, led by quarterback Joey Aguilar and a host of playmakers at the skill positions.
The Volunteers average 43.4 points per game and almost 500 total yards, frequently hitting explosive plays in the passing game and mixing in a solid running attack.
For Florida to have a chance, its defense must contain Tennessee’s high-powered offense and disrupt Aguilar’s rhythm early.
2. Florida’s Run Defense and Second-Half Play
A key storyline is Florida’s struggle against the run, giving up 470 rushing yards in its last two games, and its inability to play a full 60 minutes, particularly on offense.
Tennessee uses their run game to set up play action, and Florida’s defense must get set quickly against the Vols’ up-tempo approach.
The Gators also need to improve offensively in the second half, as scoring droughts and stalled drives have cost them winnable games.
3. Turnover Margin
Both teams have had turnover issues, but it has been particularly damaging for Florida, ranking near the bottom nationally in giveaways.
Tennessee is opportunistic, forcing 19 turnovers this season, and the Volunteers thrive when winning the turnover battle.
Key takeaways or lost possessions could swing momentum and prove decisive in a game that is expected to be close, with simulations and expert picks predicting a one-score outcome.
Bettors predictably are siding with the Vols, but expect a much closer game.
Tennessee is a 3.5 point favorite against Florida, according to the updates game lines posted to FanDuel Sportsbook.
FanDuel lists the total at 57.5 points for the matchup, and set the moneyline odds for Tennessee at -178 and for Florida at +150 to win outright.
Tennessee has not won a game at Florida since 2003, a streak of 10 straight losses, but if there is a year where the Gators can get got in the Swamp, this is it. Just ask USF.
Joey Aguilar leads a Vols offense that is among the most explosive and consistent in college football, but it has one major weakness, turning the ball over at the worst times. Still, the Gators are worse in that department, averaging 90th in FBS in turnover margin.
Florida has bodies on defense that can make this interesting. Consider close results against Georgia and Ole Miss, and a win against a then top-ten Texas at home.
And with nothing to lose, they could make this very close, especially against a Tennessee pass defense that is just 118th in the country.
College Football HQ picks…
When: Sat., Nov. 22
Where: Florida
Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern
TV: ABC network
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