The University of West Florida women’s cross-country team is ranked fifth in the Gulf South Conference preseason poll.

Four University of West Florida football players have been named to the preseason All-Gulf South Conference team, including wide receiver Caden Leggett.

The Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Center in Ocala will be the home of the state swim meet in Florida for the next three seasons.

The University of West Florida men’s soccer team is ranked 20th in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll.

The University of West Florida men’s basketball team has added two coaches to its staff for the 2023-24 season.

Former Navarre hoops assistant and Raider alum Tyler Welch is joining the staff along with Justin Mann, a former head coach at Independence Community College in Kansas.

The University of West Florida football team will begin the 2023 season ranked seventh in the NCAA Division II AFCA Top 25 poll.

Gary Graham is the new head coach of the Pensacola Ice Flyers.

He’s no stranger to the city or the team, having coached them to their first SPHL championship in franchise history in 2013. He replaces Rod Aldoff.

Former NFL star Derrick Brooks is hosting a golf tournament at the Pensacola Country Club Aug. 14.

The 11-time Pro Bowler who helped the Tampa Bay Bucs win a Super Bowl in 2003 is hosting the tournament in an effort to raise money for Derrick Brooks Charities of Northwest Florida.

The Blue Wahoos are hosting a summer celebration July 3 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola.

General admission is $5, though there is a VIP ticket available for the Hancock Whitney Club in the stadium, and it includes a full buffet, drinks, dessert and a cash bar.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos outfielder Dane Myers has been named the Southern League Player of the Week.

He went 10-for-25 last week in a series against Biloxi, hitting three home runs and driving in 10 runs.