Good morning, Gainesville.

On Aug. 15, local officials and family honored Lloyd W.

Johnson Sr. by renaming part of SE 185th Avenue and placing a marker at Mount Olive AME Church — marking his legacy as a dedicated farmer and one of the first Black bus drivers.

Gainesville bars and restaurants face a summer slowdown as many UF students leave, leaving spots like The Swamp Restaurant and Salty Dog Saloon with empty patios and fewer crowds (local regulars and events help keep business moving).

Campus cats charm UF students and feature on Instagram (like @burgerhamuf) while Operation Catnip protects them with spay/neuter and vaccinations.

Officials remind students not to feed them human food to avoid health risks.

University of Florida volunteers assisted thousands of students and families during move-in weekend as the campus prepared for the fall semester beginning Thursday, Aug.

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A new ranking of SEC schools shows that Florida’s in-state cost is $25,830 while out-of-state is $54,010, with tuition, room, board, and fees ranging up to $99,994 (data from official school sites).

Poe Springs has stopped flowing amid a continuing drought and water management officials in North Central Florida urge residents to conserve water to help protect the aquifer.

Florida was under a heat advisory Sunday with heat indices peaking at 112 (residents remained prepared) as the National Hurricane Center tracked three tropical waves in the Atlantic that could eventually foster tropical storm development, though no immediate threat is expected.

The Gainesville Sun is counting down the top 30 players from the 1996 national championship team, and at No. 1 is quarterback Danny Wuerffel - celebrated for leading record-setting plays and clinching UF's first title.

Armored fighters from across Florida joined the Gainesville Swamp Dragons at Geeks GNV for a buhurt tournament — the one-day event featured full-contact armor combat.

Newberry Panthers prepare for kickoff with a focus on defense + a competitive quarterback battle after a five-win season.

TV20 Sports highlights key matchups for local fans.