Good morning, Gainesville.

Partnership for Strong Families has received a $95,000 donation from AT&T to upgrade digital access at its resource centers with updated computer labs, expanded laptop availability and digital literacy training, promising to help families in SW Gainesville (along with Tri-County and NorthStar) improve access in the coming months.

Guitar rock duo Rustler, made up of Gainesville brothers Luke and Riley Sechrest, will release their debut album Generational Wealth on Sept.

25; they will perform local shows at Signal on Sept. 1 and Heartwood on Sept. 16 before moving to Nashville.

Gainesville High School alumna Carrie Carusone will see her film It Ends hit theaters nationwide on Aug.

28 after select screenings. She developed her filmmaking skills at the school and has since supported local student events.

Florida senior forward Montelene Dymond scored a key goal on Sunday that helped the Gators win 3-1 over FSU — their first win against the rival since 2015 and earning her a spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10.

The team will face Jacksonville at Donald R. Dizney on Thursday.

Coach Jon Sumrall announced Monday that Aaron Philo will start at quarterback for Week 1 against Florida Atlantic.

Philo had no turnovers and recorded a rushing touchdown in Saturday’s scrimmage & is expected to boost the team as Sumrall prepares them for the season opener.

Gainesville-area high school teams begin Week 2 football with a Thursday game at Citizens Field (Ocala-Forest vs Eastside) and Friday matchups featuring key rivalries like Gainesville High vs Buchholz and Newberry vs Hawthorne.

Local teams aim to secure wins for community pride.

Gainesville residents can vote for the best high school volleyball player among 14 nominees for the 2026 season.

The poll is open until 12 p.m. Friday (multiple votes are allowed), so share your choice with friends.