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Jacksonville native Antonio Clary celebrates Virginia's win in the 81st TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at EverBank Stadium. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
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Sandalwood grad Antonio Clary caps off collegiate career with Gator Bowl win

The Jacksonville native helped the University of Virginia win the 2025 Gator Bowl in his final collegiate game.…

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Raines football players are all smiles during a school pep rally to celebrate the undefeated Vikings on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 19, 2025

Raines football champions celebrated with pep rally and parade

A parade to honor the William M. Raines football program will begin at Lonnie Miller Park at 9 a.m. Saturday.…

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The Raines football team huddles after their 28-8 win over Sarasota Booker in a FHSAA Class 3A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. The Vikings (13-0) advanced to the seventh state final in program history. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 13, 2025

Raines snags state football title with last-minute thriller

Raines High School won its fourth state title with a 23-22 win over Miami Northwestern on Friday evening.…

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Ken Babby, pictured in 2023, owned the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp for 10 years. He purchased the club from Peter Bragan. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 9, 2025

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp sold to Prospector Baseball Group

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp were purchased by Prospector Baseball Group. This is Prospector’s first purchase of an affiliated baseball club.…

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Jacksonville homebuilder Patrick Zalupski leads the group of investors purchasing the Tampa Bay Rays.
October 1, 2025

Jax developer officially takes over Tampa Bay Rays

A group led by Dream Finders Homes CEO Patrick Zalupski has closed on the reported $1.7 billion purchase of the…

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A "Rays Up" sign outside Steinbrenner Field on March 24, 2025, ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays' season opener.
September 23, 2025

MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to Jax group

A group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski is expected to close on the Rays purchase this week.…