Good morning, Gainesville.

Scooter’s Coffee is supporting Give Kids The World by rounding up in-store purchases throughout September; the Gainesville store at 5006 NW 34th Blvd accepts eligible orders & donations are being collected to fund free vacations, meals, and park passes.

Rotary Clubs of Gainesville Foundation will invest funds with a matching grant—combined with community event proceeds—to expand cold storage at Gainesville Community Ministry food pantry so that it can store and distribute more perishable foods for families in Alachua County.

The project reflects ongoing efforts to address growing community needs.

Tuesday, the gym at P.K.

Yonge Developmental Research School (1200 SW 6th St.) was evacuated after an odor raised concerns of a gas leak; after investigation, Fire Rescue determined the odor came from the sewer and cleared the scene.

The Gainesville Amateur Radio Society will host a free interactive presentation on ham radio history at Headquarters Library downtown on Saturday, Sept.

5 at noon. Residents can learn about radio evolution and its role in emergencies.

The city finished a mile long multiuse trail in East Gainesville this summer as part of a $1.5M project funded by the Wild Spaces and Public Places surtax to connect homes, jobs and schools.

Some residents say the trail does not meet needs such as affordable housing and sports programs.

The Florida men’s golf team was ranked No.1 in the Golf Channel and Golfweek preseason polls on Monday.

Luke Poulter, Zack Swanwick and Jack Turner received preseason All-American honors and the team will begin the season at the Sahalee Players Championship Sept. 12-13.

Harrison Moore, a Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List honoree who transferred from Georgia Tech, will start for the Gators in the season opener Saturday, Sept.

5 when Florida hosts Florida Atlantic (he played in 11 games with eight starts last season).

The Gainesville Sun has launched its Athlete of the Week poll to nominate outstanding high school performers (including football and volleyball players) for the week of August 24-30.

Coaches, family, and friends can submit nominations, and the public will cast votes until Saturday at 12 p.m.

Gainesville native Ben Shelton enters the U.S. Open seeking a turnaround after a season of high wins and Grand Slam struggles.

He is the top-ranked American and will face Hubert Hurkacz in the second round today at 1 p.m. ET.

The Gators will open their season at Florida Field at 7:45 p.m. Saturday against Florida Atlantic, starting two spots outside the Top 25 — a ranking that spurred debate after last season's appearance.

Local fans can watch the team try to prove critics wrong as the season unfolds.