Good morning, Gainesville.

Communities in Alachua County celebrate fall with events including Waldo’s Sweet Potato Festival on Sept.

12 at Waldo City Square and classic car shows in Alachua and Newberry on Sept. 19; Homecoming, Trick or Treat, and the Micanopy Fall Festival follow through mid-Nov.

Florida's State University System Board of Governors voted on Sept.

3 to ban undocumented students from public universities starting the 2027 to 2028 academic year (a move aligned with the Board of Education's similar decision). The rule will affect enrollment in state higher education programs.

Wanda Lloyd, a fifth-grade teacher at Idylwild Elementary with 28 years in special education, is named Florida Credit Union’s Amazing Teacher for her local contributions.

Nominations remain open for educators seeking recognition and national prizes.

Florida residents can expect thunderstorms and heavy rain over Labor Day weekend as the National Hurricane Center tracks three tropical waves — though no tropical cyclone formation is anticipated in the next week.

Gov. DeSantis declared September Preparedness Month, urging families to review disaster plans and prepare emergency kits.

The City Commission approved a 10-year renovation plan for the T.B.

McPherson Center in southeast Gainesville on Thursday. The project, partly funded by the Wild Spaces and Public Places surtax, will start with parking lot and walking path upgrades and later add a new kitchen, multipurpose rooms and outdoor patios.

Alachua County plus six other Florida counties are under a mosquito-borne illness advisory as dengue fever cases rose and health officials urge residents to protect themselves from bites.

The advisory follows recent reports of dengue and other mosquito-related viruses.

On Thursday, Florida seniors shined as the Gators won 2–0 over Youngstown State at Donald R.

Dizney Stadium; Zoe Main & Hannah Jibril scored key goals as the team prepares for Sunday’s match against Wake Forest.

Gainesville High School football player Sebastian Jimenez was granted bond after his immigration hearing Thursday, giving his team hope as his family finalizes travel arrangements for his return.

Coach Ashour Peera confirmed he will remain a vital part of the roster.

Florida football fans attending today's game will face road closures on Gale Lemerand Drive and University Avenue hours before kickoff.

Gates open 90 minutes early and designated parking, shuttle services, digital tickets (with facial recognition), cooling stations, free sunscreen and a halftime drone show ensure a smooth Swamp experience.

Florida Gators football will feature the XRP logo on the field at The Swamp during the season opener against Florida Atlantic as part of a five-million-dollar multi-year deal with Ripple — the sponsorship will support financial and technology education for student-athletes.

Florida baseball picked up its 14th commitment for the Class of 2027 when IMG Academy shortstop Juan Diaz (ranked No. 23 by Perfect Game) reopened his recruitment after initially committing to Florida State, adding top talent to the Gators’ recruit pool.