Jake Rongholt_TV20
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Sports Director for WCJB-TV in Gainesville, FL | Covering the Florida Gators | Telling Both Sides Of The Story | E-mail: [email protected] for story ideas
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I am blessed to start 2024 with some big news.
TV20 Coach’s Spotlight: Hawthorne head football coach Cornelius Ingram (Part 1 & 2)
TV20 Coach’s Spotlight: Hawthorne head football coach Cornelius Ingram (Part 1 & 2)
The decorated Hawthorne football coach sits down with TV20 sports director Jake Rongholt on reshaping the Hornet program.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
TV20 Coach’s Spotlight: Hawthorne head football coach Cornelius Ingram (Part 1 & 2)
Gator football team releases 2026 schedule; The SEC rolls out the 9-game conference slate
Gator football team releases 2026 schedule; The SEC rolls out the 9-game conference slate
The Gator football program releases their anticipated 2026 schedule, including the first ever 9-game SEC slate
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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Gator football team releases 2026 schedule; The SEC rolls out the 9-game conference slate
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Lucas Bhatia (Buchholz)
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Lucas Bhatia (Buchholz)
Our Meldon Law Scholar Athlete from Buchholz emphasizes the saying, There is no "I" in team seriously
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December 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Lucas Bhatia (Buchholz)
The Gator baseball alum agrees to $155 million, 5-year deal with the Orioles, Alonso's presence could potentially make Baltimore one of the top offenses in baseball.
Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
The Gator batting legend is heading to Charm City to hit more dingers in Camden Yards.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Gator baseball alum agrees to $155 million, 5-year deal with the Orioles, Alonso's presence could potentially make Baltimore one of the top offenses in baseball.
24/7 Sports recruiting analyst Tyler Harden on the Gators’ success on National Signing Day: Full episode, just a click away!
24/7 Sports recruiting analyst Tyler Harden on the Gators’ success on National Signing Day: Full episode below
24/7 Sports recruiting specialist Tyler Harden on why the Gators had a positive National Signing Day.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
24/7 Sports recruiting analyst Tyler Harden on the Gators’ success on National Signing Day: Full episode, just a click away!
Florida to hire Georgia Tech OC Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator. Jon Sumrall has made both his top coordinator hires.
Florida to hire Georgia Tech OC Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator
According to sources cited by ESPN’ Pete Thamel, the University of Florida is expected to hire Buster Faulkner as the school’s next offensive coordinator.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Florida to hire Georgia Tech OC Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator. Jon Sumrall has made both his top coordinator hires.
Sumrall Effect: Gators flip CB Purter from LSU; Hester, a three-time state champion corner, commits; 18 commits retained.
Sumrall Effect: Gators flip CB Purter from LSU; Hester, a three-time state champion corner, commits; 18 total
The Gators continue to wheel and deal as Florida flips a corner from LSU and brings in a decorated state champion.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Sumrall Effect: Gators flip CB Purter from LSU; Hester, a three-time state champion corner, commits; 18 commits retained.
Tuesday: Brad White hired as Florida defensive coordinator; Sumrall’s 1st coaching hire.
On Wednesday, the Gators retained six of their defensive commits after this new hire.
On Wednesday, the Gators retained six of their defensive commits after this new hire.
Brad White hired as Florida defensive coordinator; Sumrall’s 1st coaching hire
The Gators first step to bring back a "feared defense" to Florida, Sumrall hires Kentucky's Brad White as DC.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Tuesday: Brad White hired as Florida defensive coordinator; Sumrall’s 1st coaching hire.
On Wednesday, the Gators retained six of their defensive commits after this new hire.
On Wednesday, the Gators retained six of their defensive commits after this new hire.
National Signing Day: Buchholz’s Justin Williams among the 11 commits who are officially a Florida Gator. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute updates as the Jon Sumrall era is underway in Gainesville.
National Signing Day: Buchholz’s Justin Williams among the 11 commits who are officially a Florida Gator
The latest updates from National Signing Day for the University of Florida.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
National Signing Day: Buchholz’s Justin Williams among the 11 commits who are officially a Florida Gator. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute updates as the Jon Sumrall era is underway in Gainesville.
In a Loss, The Gators Regain Their Edge: Florida signs up for 40 at Duke, but falls 67-66
In a Loss, The Gators Regain Their Edge: Florida signs up for 40 at Duke, but falls 67-66
Thomas Haugh engineers the second-half comeback to take Duke to the brink, but fall in the final seconds.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
In a Loss, The Gators Regain Their Edge: Florida signs up for 40 at Duke, but falls 67-66
TV20 Football Plays of the Week Nominees: Regional Finals/State Semifinal Edition
TV20 Football Plays of the Week Nominees: Regional Finals/State Semifinal Edition
Cast your ballot for the best football play in the wild & crazy regional finals from 2A & 6A and Rural state semi's.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
TV20 Football Plays of the Week Nominees: Regional Finals/State Semifinal Edition
The TV20 sports team analyzes the energetic Jon Sumrall introductory press conference at the Heavener Facility.
TV20 analysis during and after the fiery, energetic Jon Sumrall introductory press conference
The TV20 sports team spent the afternoon at the Heavener Facility as Jon Sumrall is introduced as the new Gator head coach.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The TV20 sports team analyzes the energetic Jon Sumrall introductory press conference at the Heavener Facility.
Jon Sumrall’s quotes from his press conference.
“The only way we know how to do it is being all in.”
“I’m a winner, we’re gonna win.” #Gators
“The only way we know how to do it is being all in.”
“I’m a winner, we’re gonna win.” #Gators
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Jon Sumrall’s quotes from his press conference.
“The only way we know how to do it is being all in.”
“I’m a winner, we’re gonna win.” #Gators
“The only way we know how to do it is being all in.”
“I’m a winner, we’re gonna win.” #Gators
Lee’s Breakout Game: Xaivian Lee scores 20 points vs. Providence in a 90-78 victory. #Gators
Lee’s Breakout Game: Xaivian Lee scores 20 points vs. Providence in a 90-78 victory
Xaivian Lee goes off in the second half against Providence to score 20 on Friday.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Lee’s Breakout Game: Xaivian Lee scores 20 points vs. Providence in a 90-78 victory. #Gators
BREAKING: According to Zach Abolverdi of Gators Online/On3, Florida is no longer pursuing Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.
Reports indicate that Florida is out of the running due to Kiffin's erratic behavior, and he has shown that he is pursuing other options. 🧵
Reports indicate that Florida is out of the running due to Kiffin's erratic behavior, and he has shown that he is pursuing other options. 🧵
November 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
BREAKING: According to Zach Abolverdi of Gators Online/On3, Florida is no longer pursuing Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.
Reports indicate that Florida is out of the running due to Kiffin's erratic behavior, and he has shown that he is pursuing other options. 🧵
Reports indicate that Florida is out of the running due to Kiffin's erratic behavior, and he has shown that he is pursuing other options. 🧵
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UF 49 TCU 43
UF began their five-game road trip with a two-night stay in San Diego, and I think Thomas Haugh loves the West Coast. He showed that last year in March.
Down 29 to 27, Haugh lit the fuse and led the #Gators an 8-0 run. Haugh and Urban Klavzar with a game-tying 12 points.
UF 49 TCU 43
UF began their five-game road trip with a two-night stay in San Diego, and I think Thomas Haugh loves the West Coast. He showed that last year in March.
Down 29 to 27, Haugh lit the fuse and led the #Gators an 8-0 run. Haugh and Urban Klavzar with a game-tying 12 points.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
2nd 15:58
UF 49 TCU 43
UF began their five-game road trip with a two-night stay in San Diego, and I think Thomas Haugh loves the West Coast. He showed that last year in March.
Down 29 to 27, Haugh lit the fuse and led the #Gators an 8-0 run. Haugh and Urban Klavzar with a game-tying 12 points.
UF 49 TCU 43
UF began their five-game road trip with a two-night stay in San Diego, and I think Thomas Haugh loves the West Coast. He showed that last year in March.
Down 29 to 27, Haugh lit the fuse and led the #Gators an 8-0 run. Haugh and Urban Klavzar with a game-tying 12 points.
I extend my gratitude to my fellow co-workers at TV20 and to yours.
Happy Thanksgiving to your family, friends, and those around the viewing area.
Happy Thanksgiving to your family, friends, and those around the viewing area.
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I extend my gratitude to my fellow co-workers at TV20 and to yours.
Happy Thanksgiving to your family, friends, and those around the viewing area.
Happy Thanksgiving to your family, friends, and those around the viewing area.
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Wren Wilkerson (Branford)
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Wren Wilkerson (Branford)
Multilayered is a word to describe our Meldon Law Scholar Athlete. Wren Wilkerson has been a staple for the Branford soccer program.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
TV20 Meldon Law Scholar Athlete: Wren Wilkerson (Branford)
Gators Show Grit Without McGill: Laila Reynolds leads Florida to a 59-51 win at FAU. #Gators
Gators Show Grit Without McGill: Laila Reynolds leads Florida to a 59-51 win at FAU
Without McGill, the Gators fight it out with a banged-up FAU team and leap to 6 and 1.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Gators Show Grit Without McGill: Laila Reynolds leads Florida to a 59-51 win at FAU. #Gators
POLL: TV20 Football Play of the Week Nominees: Round 2 of Regionals.
Cast your ballot: https://www.wcjb.com/2025/11/25/tv20-football-play-week-nominees-round-2-regionals/
Cast your ballot: https://www.wcjb.com/2025/11/25/tv20-football-play-week-nominees-round-2-regionals/
TV20 Football Play of the Week Nominees: Round 2 of Regionals
Cast your ballot for the TV20 football play of the week in Regionals.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
POLL: TV20 Football Play of the Week Nominees: Round 2 of Regionals.
Cast your ballot: https://www.wcjb.com/2025/11/25/tv20-football-play-week-nominees-round-2-regionals/
Cast your ballot: https://www.wcjb.com/2025/11/25/tv20-football-play-week-nominees-round-2-regionals/