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Florida State hangs on for last-second, thrilling 24-23 win over LSU

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In the days leading up to Florida State’s Sunday night showdown with LSU, Florida State football coach Mike Norvell said he was excited about the game because it would give him a chance to show off the guys he gets to coach.

FSU Quarterback Travis Jordan

And it took every second of the game, but the Seminoles found a way to pull out a 24-23 victory with a blocked extra point — their second blocked kick of the game — to improve to 2-0 on the season.

Redshirt freshman Shyheim Brown blocked the kick after LSU scored a touchdown on the final play of regulation.

Redshirt Freshman Shyheim Brown

“What a finish,” Norvell said, “We talked to our team all week that this game could come down to one play, to one opportunity. And, you know, as you watch throughout the course of the game, I thought our guys put on display an incredible heart. You know, the passion which they played with, just the effort, the physicality, I thought we dominated the game for the majority of it. Obviously, there at the end, you know, we had some things that happened that we just can’t have. But the one thing that happened on the last play is what we absolutely need.

“It’s determination. It’s heart. It’s a willingness that, even after a disappointing moment, our guys responded.”

After falling behind by a field goal on the game’s opening drive, FSU took its first lead on a 39-yard flea-flicker from Jordan Travis to Ontaria “Pokey” Wilson. The Seminoles had a chance to extend their lead just before halftime, but a fourth-down pass from Travis fell incomplete, and the lead stayed at 7-3 at halftime.

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Shameful

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Gentrification of the Orlando Parramore district downtown continues. Back in 2014 super progressive, liberal Mayor Buddy Dyer tried to force Faith Deliverance Temple to sell it’s property to the ciy of Orlando and pave the way for City Soccer. The Pastor refused and Mayor Buddy threatened eminent domain and take it, by force, from the … Read more

Seminoles Top Duquesne, 47-7, In Week 0 Season Opener

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Jordan Travis completed 11 of 15 passes for 207 yards and three Florida State running backs rushed for over 100 yards each in FSU’s 47-7 win over Duquesne to open the 2022 season.  The Seminoles mounted six consecutive scoring drives in just over three quarters of play and the Nole defense was stifling in giving FSU the win in Doak Campbell Stadium and it’s first 1-0 start since the 2016 season.

8 Treyshaun Ward – One of 3 RB’s to get 100 yards or more against Duquesne

Running back Treshaun Ward led a ferocious ground game for the Seminoles with a career-high 127 yards on 14 carries for a career-high 9.1 yards per carry average.  Trey Benson (105) and Lawrance Toafili (101) also gained over 100 yards marking the first time in school history that three running backs gained 100 rushing in the same game.  Florida State’s 406 yards rushing in the game are the most since totaling 478 in a 55-35 victory over USF on September 24, 2016. 

Florida State scored the first 33 points of the game before surrendering a touchdown to the visiting Dukes.  The Seminoles scored on seven of their first eight drives, as the offense was stopped only once through the first three quarters.  For the game, the Seminoles scored on eight of their 11 possessions and punted only once. 

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30-year mortgage rate back over 5%

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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates soared this week in acontinued volatile market as the key 30-year loan rate jumped back over 5%. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reports that the 30-year rate rose to 5.22% from 4.99% last week. By contrast, the rate stood at 2.87% a year ago. The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, … Read more

Woman arrested after hit-and-run in Casselberry that killed 63-year-old man walking dog

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A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run from June that killed a 63-year-old man who was out walking his dog in Casselberry. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed Tuesday that Maya Calzada of Winter Park has been arrested in the deadly crash. She’s facing several charges including negligent homicide and failure … Read more

Scott Joseph’s 2022 Best Outdoor Dining Foodster Award Winner

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Results are in for the 2022 Best Outdoor Dining Foodster Award for Independent Restaurants. The Tap Room at Dubsdread takes first place. Only 1 vote separated 2nd and 3d: The Tap Room at Dubsdread has been voted Best Outdoor Dining in our 2022 Foodster Award for Independent Restaurants. Maxine’s On Shine was second and The Garlic in New Smyrna Beach third. … Read more

Smoke Point – Common Oils and Fats

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Avocado Oil, (unrefined):  Smoke point: 520°F

                High in monounsaturated fat (typically touted as a “good” fat), avocado oil has a smoke point of about 520˚, which makes it an efficient pantry item: Use it for sautéing, roasting, searing, and vinaigrettes alike. There’s no need to refrigerate it when opened, although it should be stored in a cool, dark cupboard.  Use for searing, frying, grilling, roasting, baking and salad dressings. High in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat (70 per cent).

Safflower Oil:  Smoke Point 510°F

                With a smoke point of 440-450˚, sunflower oil is the pantry hero for all things sear- and sauté-related (like these hearty salmon steaks, for example). Because it is pressed from seeds, it does turn rancid quicker than other oils, so store it in a cool place and use within a year,  max. Safflower seed oil is flavorless and colorless, and nutritionally similar to sunflower oil. It is used  mainly in cosmetics and as a cooking oil, in salad dressing, and for the production of margarine

Rice Bran Oil:  Smoke Point 490°F

                Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the hard outer brown layer of rice called chaff (rice husk).   It is known for its high smoke point of 232 °C (450 °F) and mild flavor, making it suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such as stir frying and deep frying.

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