Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
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🎭 Culture
One Last Order, an award-winning short-film set at Mac’s Drive Thru featuring long-time employee Sighle Williams, has been acquired by Netflix.
The documentary earned accolades at the Aspen Shortfest, Miami Film Festival, and Nantucket Film Festival.
🏛️ Government
The Gainesville City Commission approved a new $500,000 grant program for businesses and property owners to improve storefronts and public spaces around The Streatery in downtown Gainesville.
The competitive program will offer up to $50,000 per address and launch this fall to support broader downtown redevelopment.
🏥 Health
Operation Catnip cared for nearly 100 community cats on its latest clinic day, providing spay/neuter procedures and veterinary care before returning them to their outdoor homes.
Volunteers trapped and transported the cats at a Gainesville clinic that supports pet health.
On Thursday, Aug. 13, all 67 Florida counties issued a heat advisory with heat indexes reaching 105-110 degrees, warning that residents without air conditioning could face increased health risks.
Landlords must maintain cooling systems only if they were provided at move-in, so residents should monitor their cooling options closely.
UF Diabetes Institute and Google.org partnered to expand diabetes care in Florida by extending tele-education to train primary care providers and launching screening for type 1 diabetes.
The program will soon give underserved patients continuous glucose monitors to help prevent medical emergencies.
🏈 Sports
Florida football players were named to major preseason watch lists for awards.
LB Myles Graham, RB Jadan Baugh, kicker Patrick Durkin, center Harrison Moore and WR Vernell Brown III received preseason nods to awards including Butkus, Maxwell and Groza, among others.
Buchholz football begins its season on Aug.
21 at Vanguard as the Bobcats aim to end five straight semifinal exits by competing in a new Open Division of the top eight teams. Coach Whittemore said improved leadership will guide the team through an 11-game schedule + tough road contests.
Florida football has unveiled new uniform combinations featuring an all-blue look and a retro style with blue helmets for the 2026 season.
Coach Jon Sumrall said the new designs aim to boost team identity and attract recruiting talent (reflecting a fresh approach after past uniform experiments).
Florida football star Jadan Baugh was named an ESPN preseason All-American after he posted 1,170 rushing yards last season.
He will lead the Gators as they face Ole Miss at home on Sept. 26 and play at Missouri on Oct. 3.
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