Good morning, Gainesville.

Damorie Lamontay Miles, 19, who was on house arrest for previous offenses, was arrested yesterday for selling marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school—police said a search of his Square One Apartments uncovered over 130 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, and nearly $1,000 in cash.

UF hosted an informal performative masc lesbian contest on Sept.

3 at Plaza of the Americas where about 20 women competed using creative outfits and props such as guitars and tool boxes. Judges and 258 voters selected standout contestants—Lindsey Gu was named the People’s Princess and Claire Busansky won the top prize—to strengthen UF’s queer community ties.

On Sept. 3 at UF’s Plaza of the Americas, about 20 contestants competed in an informal performative masc lesbian contest—258 votes crowned 18-year-old Lindsey Gu as the People’s Princess and judges named Claire Busansky as top honoree.

Organizer Sophia Scribani said the contest—created to unite the local queer community—helped bring people together.

After two student deaths led to installing speed tables on University Avenue, FDOT received an award for improved traffic safety, though officials now worry as dangerous U-turns put pedestrians at risk.

Local leaders plan to add landscaped medians—filled with grass and trees—to block illegal turns and better protect students returning to campus.

Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Trenton is hosting Hometown Hoedown on Saturday, September 6th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s awareness walk in Gainesville on October 11th—the event will feature five bands, vendors, food trucks and a brain bus for Alzheimer’s education.

USF quarterback Byrum Brown, who recovered from a broken leg, is set to face Florida at The Swamp this Saturday — Florida coach Napier said his defense must stay disciplined to contain Brown's dual-threat plays.

The game will test both teams' strengths in college football action.

2025 graduate JanMagnus Johnson won the first-ever UTR Pro Summer Slam Championship over Labor Day weekend by defeating top-seeded Miles Jones in straight sets 6-2 and 7-6—earning $4,400, the largest prize check in UTR history.

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.