Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville animal shelters are moving dogs from open-air kennels to limited indoor spaces as soaring heat stresses their warehouse design (the Humane Society said renovations would cost about $2.5 million) and urged new fosters to join the effort.

The school board voted on Thursday to begin environmental evaluations at Citizens Field (one of six potential stadium sites) and will assess five alternate locations over 60 days.

City officials noted the site could not receive a brownfield grant after efforts for such designation failed.

Gainesville-based Campus USA Credit Union exceeded $4 billion in assets on July 31 at 9:22 a.m., serving over 180,000 members in 25 counties and crediting strong member trust with its growth.

Gainesville broke ground on a $22M Southwest Public Safety Center at 4320 SW 47th Way on July 31 to improve emergency response; construction is set to finish in late 2027.

Some local residents expressed concern over the removal of 521 trees (124 native trees will be planted to help offset the loss).

Stive-Bentley Keumajou Yondui, a defensive line commit reclassified from the 2027 class, will join the Gators at fall camp on Wednesday, Aug.

5 + he chose UF over Miami, Texas, Georgia and Auburn.

The Gainesville Sun is launching a countdown of the top 30 players from the 1996 championship team starting with No. 12 Elijah Williams, who led the team in rushing as a junior and later became a high school coach.

The series honors his lasting local legacy.

The Sparks retired former UF star DeLisha Milton-Jones’ jersey at Crypto.com Arena today, honoring her celebrated career.

She played for Florida from 1993 to 1997 and earned many awards + remains a cherished part of Gator history.

Billy Donovan explained that Al Horford and Joakim Noah stayed for an extra season in Gainesville in 2006 to support teammate (Taurean Green) so he could achieve his potential.

Their decision helped cement Florida’s legacy with back-to-back national titles.