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Fl Digital ID Update
Florida has abruptly removed its digital driver’s license application from the iOS and Android app stores, forcing digital ID holders to rely on physical cards for the time being.
Florida has removed its Florida Smart ID app from the iOS App Store
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has ended support for its current digital driver’s license app, known as Florida Smart ID. The agency announced on its website that it is removing its application from the iOS App Store and Google Play Store on Android, and has instructed users to delete the current Florida Smart ID app from their devices as it will no longer be functional.
The sudden and unexpected removal of the Florida DHSMV’s application is the result of a vendor-related issue. According to the FLHSMV website, the Florida Smart ID app will be updated and improved by an entirely new vendor.
As first reported by 9to5mac, The FLHSMV plans to have a new version of the app developed by early 2025. The agency has instructed users to send an email to FloridaSmartID@flhsmv.gov to receive notifications once the new-and-improved application becomes available.
The FLHSMV provided a short statement to users of the digital ID app.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is working to enhance services to its customers. The agency will be revising the Florida Smart ID application. Once a new vendor is selected, improvements will be made to the Florida Smart ID application.
At this time, FLHSMV is removing the current Florida Smart ID application from app stores. If you have downloaded the app, please delete it from your device, as it will no longer be functional. Please note, your data remains secure with the Department.
We expect the new app to be developed by early 2025 and will notify you by email at that time.
Florida’s Smart ID application was originally introduced in early November of 2021, and became fully functional later a month later in December 2021. Unlike other US states, which support Digital IDs in Apple’s Wallet app for iOS, Florida had a standalone application for digital driver’s licenses.
While Apple’s Wallet application lets users input and save digital IDs and driver’s licenses, you can only add your license to the app in four US states: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia and Maryland. As mentioned previously, Florida had its own dedicated app for digital driver’s licenses, meaning that they could not be added to the Apple Wallet app, despite claiming Apple was working with the state previously.
Congratulations to a GREAT Gator
Gator Volleyball schedule Released
Florida Gators’ 2024 volleyball schedule:
- Aug 24 (Sat): Home vs Georgia Southern University
- Aug 30 (Fri): At Colorado State University
- Aug 31 (Sat): At University of Northern Colorado
- Sep 1 (Sun): At Michigan State University
- Sep 6 (Fri): Home vs University of South Florida
- Sep 7 (Sat): Home vs Southern Indiana
- Sep 8 (Sun): Home vs Ohio State University
- Sep 11 (Wed): At Georgia Tech
- Sep 12 (Thu): At Alabama State University
- Sep 17 (Tue): Home vs Florida State University
- Sep 20 (Fri): Home vs University of North Texas
- Sep 22 (Sun): Home vs Buffalo
- Sep 26 (Thu): At University of Oklahoma
- Sep 29 (Sun): Home vs University of Kentucky
- Oct 6 (Sun): Home vs University of Texas
- Oct 9 (Wed): Home vs Mississippi State University
- Oct 13 (Sun): Home vs University of South Carolina
- Oct 18 (Fri): At Texas A&M University
- Oct 20 (Sun): At Louisiana State University
- Oct 25 (Fri): Home vs University of Tennessee
- Oct 30 (Wed): At University of Arkansas
- Nov 3 (Sun): Home vs University of Mississippi
- Nov 8 (Fri): Home vs Auburn University
- Nov 10 (Sun): Home vs University of Alabama
- Nov 15 (Fri): At University of Missouri
- Nov 20 (Wed): At Auburn University
- Nov 23 (Sat): Home vs University of Central Florida
- Nov 27 (Wed): At University of South Carolina
- Nov 30 (Sat): At University of Georgia
Beryl Update # 36
Tropical Storm Beryl Discussion Number 36 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022024 1000 AM CDT Sun Jul 07 2024 Beryl has become better organized this morning. Satellite images show deep convection becoming more symmetric around the center, and Brownsville radar has been showing an eyewall forming, although still open on the northwest side. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft recently reported maximum flight-level winds of 62 kt with the central pressure falling to 992 mb, so the initial wind speed is raised to 55 kt. Further intensification is likely as Beryl moves over very warm waters within light shear conditions. Rapid intensification is a distinct possibility if the core can become isolated from the dry air that has been inhibiting intensification during the last day or so. While there are no changes to the intensity forecast based on the latest guidance, we are expecting Beryl to be intensifying up until landfall early Monday, and people should be preparing for the possibility of a category 2 hurricane landfall. Beryl continues to move northwestward at 9 kt. The storm should turn north-northwest this afternoon and make landfall along the middle Texas coast early on Monday. The new forecast is very close to the previous one, just a shade to the east. After Beryl moves inland, the latest guidance still shows the system accelerating farther northeastward and become a post-tropical cyclone. This should bring the threat of flash flooding well into Missouri. Key Messages: 1. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge inundation along the coast of Texas from the north entrance to the Padre Island National Seashore to Sabine Pass, including Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. Residents in those areas should follow any advice given by local officials and follow evacuation orders. 2. Beryl is forecast to bring damaging hurricane-force winds to portions of the Texas coast tonight and early Monday. A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Baffin Bay to San Luis Pass. Preparations should be rushed to completion before tropical storm conditions begin late today. 3. Flash and urban flooding, some of which may be locally considerable, is expected across portions of the middle and upper Texas Gulf Coast and eastern Texas today through Monday night. River flooding is also expected. 4. Rip currents will cause life-threatening beach conditions through Monday across much of the Gulf Coast. Beachgoers should heed warning flags and the advice of lifeguards and local officials before venturing into the water. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 07/1500Z 25.9N 95.1W 55 KT 65 MPH 12H 08/0000Z 27.1N 95.7W 65 KT 75 MPH 24H 08/1200Z 29.2N 96.2W 75 KT 85 MPH...INLAND 36H 09/0000Z 31.4N 95.7W 35 KT 40 MPH...INLAND 48H 09/1200Z 33.6N 94.2W 25 KT 30 MPH...INLAND 60H 10/0000Z 36.2N 91.7W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND 72H 10/1200Z 38.6N 89.2W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND 96H 11/1200Z 42.8N 83.6W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND 120H 12/1200Z 46.0N 79.0W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND $$
🇺🇸 A Great American 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 April 9th, 2024: National Former POW Recognition Day 🇺🇸
Today, we stand in awe of our nation’s heroes, who exemplify resilience in the face of adversity. These brave men and women endured unimaginable hardships and separation from their loved ones during their captivity, yet their unwavering spirit and faith never faltered. Today, let us honor their extraordinary courage and sacrifice.
ODRG proudly commemorates Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II (July 27, 1928 – December 9, 2022), a distinguished officer in the United States Air Force (USAF), celebrated for his exceptional service and bravery. Among his numerous honors and awards were two Silver Stars, two Legion of Merit awards, six Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Bronze Stars for Valor, two Purple Hearts, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Prisoner of War Medal.
Today, we pay tribute to his enduring legacy and the sacrifices of all former POWs.
2024 Gator Football Schedule
Florida’s 2024 college football schedule was officially released on Wednesday night. The SEC welcomes two new teams in Oklahoma and Texas next season. 2024 is the first year the SEC will play a schedule without divisions since 1991. The top two teams in the SEC league standings will play in the SEC Championship game on December 7th. There are two bye weeks for each SEC team next season. Here’s the Gators’ complete 2024 schedule.
(Home games in bold)
Week 1, August 31st: Miami (FL)
Week 2, September 7th: Samford
Week 3, September 14th: Texas A&M
Week 4, September 21st: Mississippi State
Week 5: BYE
Week 6, October 5th UCF
. Week 7, October 12th: Tennessee
Week 8, October 19th: Kentucky
Week 9: BYE
Week 10, November 2nd: Georgia (Jacksonville)
Week 11, November 9th: Texas
L I Week 12, November 16th: LSU
Week 13, November 23rd: Ole Miss
Week 14, November 30th: Florida State
Notables
- Florida’s bye weeks come in week five and week nine.
- Florida’s last five opponents all finished inside the top 13 of the 2023 College Football Playoff Rankings, with three of them finishing in the top 5 (Georgia, Texas, FSU).
- Florida plays six teams in 2024 that finished in the top 25 of the 2023 College Football Playoff Rankings.
- Florida opens the 2024 season with three straight home games.
Repeaters in Gainesville
Good evening,
I had several people inquiring about the additional repeaters that are available to the club. So rather than a bunch of emails, I decided to list them all here!
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More information is available at http://kc4mhh.com (and the associated Digital, DMR, and AllStar Link pages).
Gators take series!
Gators Secure Series Victory Over Missouri
Posted: Sunday, May 15, 2022
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Florida overcame an early two-run deficit to pick up its third-straight series victory with a 4-3 win over Missouri at Taylor Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Sunday’s series finale was delayed by an hour and forty-five minutes due to inclement weather, but play eventually started just after 2 p.m. CT.
The Gators (32-19, 13-14 SEC) and Tigers (26-22, 8-19 SEC) engaged in an early pitchers’ duel in game three, as starters Nick Pogue and Carter Rustad exchanged zeros through the first three innings of play. While Florida was held in check in the fourth, Missouri broke into the scoring column with a pair of solo home runs by Luke Mann and Trevor Austin.
Faced with a 2-0 deficit, Florida answered right back in the top of the fifth. After Kris Armstrong singled to center with one out, Josh Rivera stepped to the plate and connected on a two-run, game-tying homer off the scoreboard in left field.
Following a one-two-three inning from Pogue, the Orange & Blue grabbed its first lead of the day in the top of the sixth. Sterlin Thompson reached to lead off the frame via a hit-by-pitch, then Florida loaded up the bases with a Jac Caglianone single to left and subsequent walk by Ty Evans. With two outs and an 0-1 count, Armstrong delivered a clutch, two-run single to center to make it 4-2 in favor of the Gators.
Pogue went back to work in the bottom half, retiring the side in order with two strikeouts. As a result, Pogue notched new career highs in innings pitched and strikeouts.
The fourth-year right-hander returned to the mound in the seventh and recorded two quick outs, but was lifted with runners at the corners after allowing an RBI single to Ross Lovich. Right-handed reliever Blake Purnell took over at that point, needing just one pitch to hold the score at 4-3 by inducing an inning-ending groundout to second base
Purnell retired the first two batters of the eighth via the groundout, but ceded pitching duties to right-hander Ryan Slater after surrendering a pair of singles. Slater successfully worked the Gators out of the inning, inducing a line-out to center field to send the game into the ninth with the one-run lead still intact.
Slater closed out the matchup in the bottom of the ninth with little fanfare, navigating around a one-out walk to pick up his fourth save of the season. He finished with 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief.
Pogue (3-2) earned his second-consecutive victory, firing a career-high 6 2/3 innings with three earned runs allowed on five hits. He did not allow a walk while striking out a career-high eight batters.
Missouri starting pitcher Carter Rustad (3-2) was saddled with the loss, allowing four earned runs one seven hits and one walk across 5 2/3 frames. He struck out five.
Armstrong (3-for-4) and Halter (2-for-3) collected multiple hits in the finale.
Sunday’s series finale was delayed by an hour and forty-five minutes due to inclement weather, but play eventually started just after 2 p.m. CT.
The Gators (32-19, 13-14 SEC) and Tigers (26-22, 8-19 SEC) engaged in an early pitchers’ duel in game three, as starters Nick Pogue and Carter Rustad exchanged zeros through the first three innings of play. While Florida was held in check in the fourth, Missouri broke into the scoring column with a pair of solo home runs by Luke Mann and Trevor Austin.
Faced with a 2-0 deficit, Florida answered right back in the top of the fifth. After Kris Armstrong singled to center with one out, Josh Rivera stepped to the plate and connected on a two-run, game-tying homer off the scoreboard in left field.
Following a one-two-three inning from Pogue, the Orange & Blue grabbed its first lead of the day in the top of the sixth. Sterlin Thompson reached to lead off the frame via a hit-by-pitch, then Florida loaded up the bases with a Jac Caglianone single to left and subsequent walk by Ty Evans. With two outs and an 0-1 count, Armstrong delivered a clutch, two-run single to center to make it 4-2 in favor of the Gators.
Pogue went back to work in the bottom half, retiring the side in order with two strikeouts. As a result, Pogue notched new career highs in innings pitched and strikeouts.
The fourth-year right-hander returned to the mound in the seventh and recorded two quick outs, but was lifted with runners at the corners after allowing an RBI single to Ross Lovich. Right-handed reliever Blake Purnell took over at that point, needing just one pitch to hold the score at 4-3 by inducing an inning-ending groundout to second base
Purnell retired the first two batters of the eighth via the groundout, but ceded pitching duties to right-hander Ryan Slater after surrendering a pair of singles. Slater successfully worked the Gators out of the inning, inducing a line-out to center field to send the game into the ninth with the one-run lead still intact.
Slater closed out the matchup in the bottom of the ninth with little fanfare, navigating around a one-out walk to pick up his fourth save of the season. He finished with 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief.
Pogue (3-2) earned his second-consecutive victory, firing a career-high 6 2/3 innings with three earned runs allowed on five hits. He did not allow a walk while striking out a career-high eight batters.
Missouri starting pitcher Carter Rustad (3-2) was saddled with the loss, allowing four earned runs one seven hits and one walk across 5 2/3 frames. He struck out five.
Armstrong (3-for-4) and Halter (2-for-3) collected multiple hits in the finale.
NOTABLES
- Pogue set new career highs with 6 2/3 innings pitched and eight strikeouts
- His previous career highs were 5 1/3 innings and six strikeouts, which he set during his last outing at Missouri on May 18, 2019.
- Armstrong picked up three hits, finishing 3-for-4 with the game-winning, two-run single in the sixth.
- Florida did not commit an error all series at Missouri.
- Florida is now 28-5 all-time vs. Missouri including 11-4 on the road.
- Florida is 32-4 vs. the Tigers under O’Sullivan.
- Florida has won nine of its last 11 games.
- The Gators are 8-1 in their last three SEC series, sporting three-consecutive series wins.
- Thompson extended his on-base streak to 21 games.
- Langford extended his on-base streak to 13 games.
FROM HEAD COACH KEVIN O’SULLIVAN
On the hard-fought win…
“You know, Missouri played well all weekend. We ran across a really good arm today. We knew going in it was not going to be easy. He threw a bunch of strikes, low and in, so it kind of took away a little bit of our offense. But, credit Nick Pogue. He was just outstanding, other than the two solo home runs there in the fourth. But he was just outstanding… I’m really pleased with how Ryan [Slater] bounced back to close out the game.”
On the offense…
“At the plate, Josh had the big, two-run homer to tie the ballgame up and Kris had a good day. He had three hits. It was a good team win. Missouri’s played everybody tough this year. To get a series win, especially this late in the season, it’s big for us.”
On Pogue’s outing and the defense…
“He was great. Down in the strike zone. We only had one walk, with one out in the bottom of the ninth. So, all our pitchers threw strikes and we played really good defense.”
UP NEXT
Florida returns home to close out the final four games of the 2022 regular season at Condron Family Ballpark. The Gators host in-state rival Florida State on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. on SEC Network, before welcoming South Carolina to town for a three-game series spanning from Thursday, May 19 to Saturday, May 21. Saturday’s season finale is Senior Day. All three game against the Gamecocks will stream on SEC Network+.
Hurricane Season Coming!
Today is the first Tropical Outlook of the 2022 Season. It is possible we could see some development before the official start of the season which is June 1.
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM EDT Sun May 15 2022
For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 5 days.
Today, May 15th, marks the first day of routine issuance of the Atlantic basin Tropical Weather Outlook in 2022. This product describes significant areas of disturbed weather and their potential for tropical cyclone formation during the next five days. The Tropical Weather Outlook is issued from May 15 through November 30 each year. The issuance times of this product are 2 AM, 8 AM, 2 PM, and 8 PM EDT. After the change to standard time in November, the issuance times are 1 AM, 7 AM, 1 PM, and 7 PM EST.
A Special Tropical Weather Outlook will be issued to provide updates, as necessary, in between the regularly scheduled issuances of the Tropical Weather Outlook. Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued under the same WMO and AWIPS headers as the regular Tropical Weather Outlooks.
A graphical version of the Tropical Weather Outlook is available on the web at: https://www.hurricanes.gov.
$$ Forecaster Brown