Good morning, Gainesville.

On Friday, Sept. 11, over 1,000 UF students, faculty, alumni & community members will gather at the Reitz Union for Rosh Hashanah, starting at 5:15 p.m. with appetizers, prayers and a festive dinner in the Grand Ballroom and Rion Ballroom.

Alachua County received a Silver Flagler Award from VISIT FLORIDA for supporting the 2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships, presented at the Governor’s Conference in West Palm Beach.

The county will host the world championship again in March at its Sports & Events Center and West End Park.

Dance Alive National Ballet and The Next Generation will hold the 27th Great Halloween Costume Sale on Sept.

12 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Pofahl Studios, 1325 NW Second St; shoppers can find costumes for both adults and children priced at $5 to $10 while proceeds support arts education.

ACPS and its teachers union reached a tentative contract agreement after four hours of bargaining Tuesday night—teacher pay will rise by at least 4% and job protections were secured; employees will vote on the deal before it heads to the school board on Sept.

15.

The City of Gainesville expanded its hurricane preparedness brochure into a comprehensive guide that offers safety tips for thunderstorms and flooding, a budgeting worksheet for families, and key contact details + printed copies are available at City Hall while the guide is online at SafeGNV.org.

Hospital staff at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital arranged a wedding in an ICU so that Donna Cummings—battling stage 4 liver cancer—could give her blessing as her daughter Camie married Sandy Adams.

The team provided decorations, cake, and sparkling lemonade to create an intimate bedside event.

Former Gainesville Sun sports writer Larry Savage, known for his passionate high school coverage, died July 26 after a two-year fight with ALS.

Coaches and students remember him for his support and dedication in shaping preps sports.

Florida volleyball swept Miami 3-0 at the O’Connell Center during Club Sports Night on Wednesday — with fans boosting the electric atmosphere — and the Gators will face Florida Atlantic at the O’Dome today at 7 p.m.

Florida baseball set a fall schedule with five exhibition games and practice starting Sept.

28. The team opens against South Florida at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday, Oct. 16 and faces Troy in Pensacola next week, then hosts three games at Condron Ballpark beginning Oct. 28 (through Nov. 8).

Florida’s No. 23 soccer team faces No. 19 South Carolina on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Eugene E.

Stone III Stadium in Columbia — marking a crucial SEC test after a mixed nonconference run. Coach Zimmerman said the team will focus on improving transitions ahead of the game.

Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo and receiver Bailey Stockton connected for a touchdown on Saturday at The Swamp, marking their first meeting since high school in Bogart.

The pair — both initially playing at Georgia Tech — celebrated their reunion in front of more than 90,000 fans.

Florida will host FCS opponent Campbell at The Swamp on Saturday, Sept.

12 at 5:30 p.m. as the Gators look to build on a 66 to 21 season opener win with key players like quarterback Aaron Philo and running back Jadan Baugh in a final tuneup before SEC play.

UF students are excited as the men’s basketball team held its first open practice at Stephen C.

O'Connell Center ahead of their season opener against Miami in Tampa, with key players like senior forward Thomas Haugh expected to boost their championship quest — a sentiment shared on campus.