Good morning, Gainesville.

Several local innovators in Alachua County are finalists for the 16th Annual Cade Prize—the competition will take place on Oct.

14 at the Cade Museum in Gainesville and features projects in Healthcare and Technology. Finalists such as NanoNeurosciences, CasNx, and Immunogenik will vie for $10,000 prizes and a chance at the $50,000 grand prize.

Gainesville Police are searching for Dalton Sherwood, 93, who suffers from severe cognitive decline and was last seen this evening near Southwest 44th Place in the Tower Road area driving a silver 1999 Volvo station wagon — he was wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and brown slip-on shoes.

UF closed its Office of Sustainability after nearly 20 years of service—citing a 5% budget cut that eliminated 75 positions—and its functions were absorbed into UF Facilities Services.

Faculty and students questioned whether UF would continue enforcing its Climate Action Plan and sustainability measures, fearing future setbacks.

UF’s Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Donald Landry—professor of medicine at Columbia University—as interim president; his duties began on Sept 1 and his appointment awaits approval from the Florida Board of Governors on Sept 10.

The City of Gainesville reported an update on the Thelma A.

Boltin Center project—evaluation shows the current $3 million budget will only cover phase one repairs needed to stabilize the building. Officials will present six options at the City Commission meeting on Sept. 4 to plan for phase two improvements that will reopen the center for public use.

Alachua County is renovating two motels on Southwest 13th Street to provide housing for individuals facing homelessness as renovations at the Scottish Inn are set to finish on September 30 and those at the Budget Inn are expected to complete on December 30 — wood rot and termite damage delayed the latter. The $8 million project will transform the buildings into 67 affordable housing units with rent capped at 30% of tenants' income.

The Eastside Rams rallied on Thursday night at Citizens Field to beat the Rickards Raiders 28—25 and improve to 2—0 on the year.

Sophomore Javaris Gardner scored two touchdowns including a 42—yard run that helped overcome a 19—0 deficit in the third quarter.

Freshman receiver Vernell Brown III stunned Gainesville today at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium with a one-handed catch that set a record for a freshman as he gained 79 yards.

Coach Billy Napier said Brown will continue as the lead receiver as Florida prepares to face South Florida on Sept. 6 — a smart move that builds on his impressive debut.

Spencer Thomas Concert

6:30-10 p.m. — The Bull — Cost Info Not Specified — Experience a night of raw and heartfelt songwriting with Spencer Thomas and special guest Johanna Warren.

Run for Recovery 5k

8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Depot Park — Registration required — Participate in a vibrant 5k run aimed at supporting recovery efforts in the community.

Sugaray Rayford Live in Concert

8-11 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets required — Experience the powerful voice and message of Sugaray Rayford in a vibrant live performance.

Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs

7-8:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — VIP tickets and packages available — Catch the Florida Gators take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an exciting volleyball showdown.

D & S Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — The Barn at Rembert Farms — $25 per vehicle — Cruise into nostalgia with classic cars and antique tractors on display.

JJ Grey & Mofro Live

6:30-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — $TBD — Experience powerful southern soul and rock with gritty vocals and personal songwriting.

Magic City Hippies Live in Concert

7:00-10:15 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Groove to the sun-soaked funk and indie tunes of Miami's Magic City Hippies.