Good morning, Gainesville.

The City of High Springs selected Captain Kevin Pearson as interim fire chief of its fire department after starting his service in 2010.

He will lead the department while the city reviews its long-term needs.

No. 17 Florida volleyball swept No. 20 Baylor 25-13, 25-23, 25-19 last Saturday in Waco, Texas, handing the Bears their first season loss — the Gators will face North Texas today at 2 p.m. ET in Denton.

Florida's football team opened its season against FAU on Saturday, showing fresh changes with QB1 Aaron Philo and running back Jadan Baugh hitting the field with new energy.

Head coach Jon Sumrall + coordinators Buster Faulkner + Brad White ushered in a new era at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Florida football kicked off its new era under head coach Jon Sumrall on Saturday at UF's campus (amid a subdued tailgate) as fans remained cautiously hopeful about his coordinator hires after years of struggle.

Oak Hall defeated Seven Rivers Christian 30-23 Friday night despite an hour delay from a thunderstorm.

Quarterback BJ Johnson scored three touchdowns and the team, energized by a student section sporting white-lie T-shirts, will face Branford next Friday night.

Buchholz won its ninth straight city championship after an Eastside win as offensive lineman Bryce Daniels—a UAB commit from Bradford—spoke about boosting the team's performance.

Daniels joined to strengthen the offensive line in a move that has set the tone for the season.

The UF Marching Band reinstated the Gator Bait cheer (after a six-year ban) during Florida football’s season opener vs Florida Atlantic at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept.

5. Former UF star Lawrence Wright (who popularized the chant) defended it as a key part of Gator Nation identity.

UFPD and city officials are preparing for the upcoming UF football season opener by implementing game day safety and traffic changes + completing downtown streatery modifications for a new pedestrian-only space.

Myles Graham, a Gainesville native and leading tackler last season, will direct the Gators’ defense on Saturday against Florida Atlantic; coach Jon Sumrall (Gators coach) praises his steady leadership to unify the defense for a strong new era.