Good morning, Gainesville.

Billy and Bryan Donovan hosted a Saturday Skills Camp (at Queen of Peace) where kids in grades 1-8 honed basketball skills; the camp raised $1,400 for Ronald McDonald House in North Central Florida and invited further donations.

GainesvilleShows website offers decades of music history with current show listings and archived posters.

Created in 2021 by local developer PJ Fancher, the site connects past and present performances (inviting fans to submit events) for a deeper look at Gainesville’s vibrant music scene.

UF was named No. 4 among public universities in TIME's inaugural America’s Best Colleges ranking (2026-2027), highlighting its strong learning environment and student outcomes; UF President Stuart Bell said the result reflects the daily excellence experienced by Gainesville students.

On Aug. 31, UF officials and partners held a campus safety event near Newell Gateway, distributing helmets, lights and safety kits to students while urging bike registration to curb thefts.

FDOT will improve University Avenue and hosts a virtual public meeting today at Matheson History Museum.

Coca-Cola donated backpacks to students at W.W.

Irby Elementary, Alachua Elementary, and A.L. Mebane Middle School as Alachua County Public Schools started the 2026-27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10. Community partners from the Chamber & Lions Club helped deliver supplies to ease back-to-school costs.

Angie Nixon, a University of Florida (UF) graduate, responded on Monday to racist social media remarks by far-right podcaster Laura Loomer while she stressed accountability for state fund issues and a focus on quality health care and education, and critics from both parties condemned the language.

Florida's swim teams will begin the 2026-27 season on Sept.

26, with the men's team opening in Boca Raton against Florida Atlantic and Nova Southeastern and the women's team touring Nashville for a dual meet against Vanderbilt (following strong NCAA finishes). New talent and roster changes promise an exciting season.

Florida football begins its 2026 season under new coach Jon Sumrall as it faces Florida Atlantic at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

5 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, with the game airing on the SEC Network and Fubo offering a free trial for streaming.