With the Gators opening Fall camp on Aug. 6, three current players are facing off-the-field legal issues.
Florida defensive tackle Caleb Brantley and running back Adam Lane were cited for leaving Splitz Bowling Alley without paying their tabs.
According to an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office warrant affidavit, Lane and Brantley arrived at Splitz on July 4 around 8:55 p.m. and left around 9:45 p.m. without paying their tabs for food.
Both players were charged with defrauding an innkeeper of under $300, a second-degree misdemeanor.
According to UF football spokesman Steve McClain, the program has been “aware of the situation for some time” and “it has been dealt with.”
Bailey arrested in Tampa: UF wide receiver Alvin Bailey was arrested in Tampa on Saturday on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court on a May misdemeanor citation for driving with a suspended or revoked license.
The 20-year-old former Armwood standout had been cited on May 12 for his second offense of driving with a suspended license, and a warrant was issued for his arrest on June 9 when he missed his scheduled arraignment in court.
As a redshirt freshman last season, Bailey recorded no statistics and played primarily on special teams.
Bostwick granted release from Florida: The Gators have granted redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Jay-nard Bostwick his release from the football program.
Bostwick missed Spring practice with what new Florida head coach Jim McElwain described as personal issues.
The Port St. Lucie native appeared in five games for UF in 2014, registering three tackles including one in Florida’s 28-20 Birmingham Bowl victory over East Carolina.
Bostwick was one of three Gators suspended for the first game of last season by former UF head coach Will Muschamp for a violation of team rules.
Following his commitment to the Gators, former UF defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson said that Bostwick was “a tremendous player”.
“He is really talented,” Robinson said. “He’s got a great, great family who is supportive of him and wants him to do well.”
Bostwick is free to transfer to another school.
Adam Lane rushes during Florida's 28-20 win in the Birmingham Bowl against East Carolina on Jan. 3 at Legion Field.
