Oct 04, 2023
CHARLES H. “CHUCK” ROHE, 1931-2023 Groundbreaking former Florida Citrus Sports executive director and Tennessee track & field coach built an unforgettable legacy in the sports community. ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Charles H. “Chuck” Rohe, a legendary coach and bowl administrator, passed on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 92. Rohe, who served as Executive Director of Florida Citrus Sports from 1982-2002, was an iconic figure in Orlando sports history for his pursuit of big-time events. Under Rohe’s leadership, the […]
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Aug 29, 2023
Simon Dover has been named Chief Financial Officer at Florida Citrus Sports. A former finance executive in the athletic departments at West Virginia University, Rice University and Oakland University, Dover began his new role in Orlando on August 28. Dover replaces Scott Herring, retiring after nine years in the position. Dover most recently served six years as Executive Associate Athletics Director for Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer at West Virginia University. With the Mountaineers, Dover directed the overall management […]
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May 31, 2023
Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Pop-Tarts Bowl and Cheez-It Citrus Bowl games were announced Wednesday as part of ESPN’s 2023-24 college football schedule release. Pop-Tarts®, the iconic brand known for mixing flavor and fun to create indulgent snacks for any occasion, announced its next Crazy Good takeover with the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium this December. The Pop-Tarts Bowl, formerly known as the Cheez-It Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast and Big 12 Conferences, will […]
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Mar 29, 2023
As Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 2023-24 season on April 1, Steve Castino, Chief Growth Officer for Rehmann, officially took over as the organization’s 46th president, while outgoing president Ed Dougherty of Massey Services began his one-year term as chairman. Castino will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s board of directors. In his role with Rehmann, Castino oversees all growth-related efforts for the firm. This includes merger and acquisition strategy, forecasting growth as part of their budgeting process, […]
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Feb 05, 2023
On Feb. 2, Florida Citrus Sports welcomed more than 150 volunteers to the Varsity Club in Camping World Stadium for the organization’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Party.
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Nov 16, 2022
ORLANDO, Florida — Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University have reached an agreement to keep the Florida Blue Florida Classic in Orlando through the 2026 season. The renewal between the Florida Classic Consortium, made up of leadership from both universities, and Orlando-based Florida Citrus Sports was announced Wednesday by Bethune-Cookman University Interim President Dr. Lawrence Drake II and Florida A&M University President Dr. Larry Robinson. This year’s FAMU/B-CU rivalry game, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 19, marks […]
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May 26, 2022
Game dates and kickoff times for Orlando’s Cheez-It Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl games were announced Thursday as part of ESPN’s 2022-23 college football schedule release. The 2022 Cheez-It Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 Conference, will be played in its traditional window, on Thursday, Dec. 29. Kickoff will be at 5:30 p.m. ET at Camping World Stadium, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN. At last year’s game, Clemson cornerback Mario Goodrich […]
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May 19, 2022
Florida Citrus Sports announced a series of promotions and title changes as it prepares for the 2022 season. “Each of these individuals has made significant contributions to Florida Citrus Sports,” said CEO Steve Hogan. “It is an exciting time to be here, and I am looking forward to what we will do together.” Below are details on the staff changes: Matt Repchak – Chief Marketing Officer Matt joined Florida Citrus Sports in 2005 and begins his 18th season in 2022. […]
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Apr 01, 2022
As Florida Citrus Sports kicked off its 2022-23 season on April 1, Ed Dougherty, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Massey Services, officially took over as the organization’s 45th president, while outgoing president Paul Mears III of Hello! Destination Management began his one-year term as chairman. Dougherty will lead the day-to-day activities of the organization’s board of directors. In his role with Massey Services, Dougherty oversees all operations for the residential and commercial business in all six states […]
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Feb 11, 2020
The Florida State Seminoles will play the LSU Tigers at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. The matchup will be the fourth in a series of major neutral-site games held in Orlando as part of the Florida Citrus Sports-ESPN Events partnership. Camping World Stadium previously hosted kickoff games in 2016, 2018 and 2019, including a matchup between Florida State and Ole Miss on Labor Day 2016.”We are so excited to bring yet another thrilling kickoff game to Orlando, […]
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