Daily Outtakes: Day of Caring

Day of Caring

United Way of West Florida has once again completed the largest day of Volunteerism in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

This year, 728 volunteers showed up and completed over 68 projects with a total of 3,108 hours of work ranging from yard work, food service at shelters, reading to children, painting walls, and even building homes. The value of their donated time is estimated to have a $98,834.40 impact on our community.

“We are so thankful to live in such a kind and caring community,” said Laura Gilliam, United Way of West Florida President and CEO. “The heart and sweat these volunteers put into the 30th Day of Caring make a huge difference for local nonprofits and our neighbors they serve.”

SEC Soccer News

SEC Soccer will not have a repeat tournament champion with #6 Texas A&M upsetting South Carolina 1-0. Other teams that will advance to Thursday’s semi-finals include #2 Georgia, #1 Arkansas and #4 Mississippi State.

Texas A&M vs. South Carolina: No. 6 Texas A&M advanced to the semifinals of the 2023 SEC Soccer Tournament with an 1-0 upset win over the reigning SEC Soccer Tournament Champions No. 3 South Carolina at the Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex. After dominating most of the game, the Aggies were able to capitalize with the game winner from midfielder Sydney Becerra’s fancy goal. Read more.

Arkansas vs. Auburn: SEC regular-season champ No. 1 Arkansas walked away 4-0 win over No. 8 Auburn. Arkansas put the heat on early, breaking out four shots in less than 10 minutes to start the game. Auburn almost got on the board in the 13th minute when Anna Haddock played a driven ball in off of a free kick and Maddie Simpson’s diving header made solid contact but whisked past the post leaving the game scoreless. Read more.

Georgia vs. Kentucky: SEC East Division champion No. 2 Georgia advanced with a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory over No. 7 Kentucky. This will be the Bulldogs’ 10th semifinal appearance. Tactical changes from the UGA coaching staff after dropping to 10 people on the field and goals from Croix Bethune and Mallie McKenzie led the comeback win. However, even with playing numbers down, Georgia was able to put the pressure on and control most of the possession. It was able to create a few opportunities, but the shots ended up being deflected by UK defenders. Read more.

Miss State vs. Alabama: No. 4 Mississippi State advanced with a 1-1 (2-0) comeback win in penalty kicks over No. 5 Alabama. This is the first time the Bulldogs advance to the semifinals in program history. Read more.

Thursday Games:

5 p.m. Miss State vs. Arkansas
7:30 p.m. Texas A&M v. Georgia

Those Boots

Gov. Ron DeSantis insists that he doesn’t wear lifts to appear taller. Politico talked with expert shoemakers who beg to differ. Read more.