FLORENCE, Ala. (September 3, 2025) – Turbo Coffee is downtown Florence announced an all-inclusive NIL deal with University of North Alabama's student-athletes from all 14 athletic programs on Wednesday.

Turbo Coffee is located on 312 E Tennessee St. in Florence. Turbo Coffee started in Florence and now has locations in Tuscaloosa, Huntsville and in Seagrove, Fla.

"We are incredibly excited about this opportunity to partner with the University of North Alabama student-athletes through this NIL agreement," said Jerica Whittle, owner of Turbo Coffee. "At Turbo Coffee, we love our community and are proud to be a part of campus life and the excitement surrounding UNA Athletics. We wish all of the Lions the very best in their upcoming season and the year ahead.

"Located in downtown Florence, Turbo Coffee is passionate about creating quality drinks and food, offering specialty lattes, teas, smoothies, açaí bowls, and our house-made pastries. We look forward to supporting UNA athletes and being part of their journey both on and off the field."

Over 300 student-athletes will be able to take advantage of this NIL opportunity.

"We are excited for our student-athletes to receive this NIL opportunity from Turbo Coffee," said Todd Vardaman, UNA's Compliance/NIL Specialist. "Turbo is a wonderful corporate partner to UNA Athletics and is committed to engaging with UNA and Lion Athletics. We are thankful for their support and commitment to our student-athletes."

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