Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville held a ceremony Friday, Sept.

11, to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. The event at the Plaza of Americas featured a moment of silence, a stair climb at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and a Gator Day of Service project — allowing community members to honor first responders and reflect on resilience.

Teachers and administrators in Alachua County Public Schools will soon receive free autism-specific training provided by the University of Florida College of Education and UF CARD, meeting the new state law requirement.

The program aims to equip educators with research-based strategies to support students with autism (free of charge).

Local parents are facing challenges with school bus service after rezoning made some students ineligible because they live less than 2 miles from their assigned school.

District officials say they are hiring more bus drivers + parents continue to press for safer transportation options.

Yesterday, Mayor Harvey Ward released a statement to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11, remembering nearly 3,000 victims and honoring first responders and survivors in Gainesville.

To Your Health and Wellness in Newberry offers free breast health evaluations on Sept.

23 for women needing help with mammograms. Attendees can review screening history & risk factors and get referrals to lower-cost imaging resources.

Florida football receiver Bailey Stockton is set to see increased targets when Campbell visits today at The Swamp at 5:30 p.m. With Eric Singleton Jr. questionable due to an ankle injury, Stockton impressed in his debut with three catches + a touchdown pass from teammate Aaron Philo.

Former Gator Ben Shelton advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals and will face Frances Tiafoe tonight at Arthur Ashe Stadium for a chance to become the first Black American to reach a Grand Slam final since Arthur Ashe — marking a milestone in his career.

Gators volleyball is in its second season under coach Ryan Theis and holds a 5-1 record after testing themselves against ranked opponents including a tough exhibition against Nebraska.

The team will face Florida Atlantic Friday at 7 p.m. on SEC Network — showing improved offense and defense from last season.

Gainesville native Ben Shelton advanced to his first U.S. Open final on Friday, Sept.

11 after a win in four sets + will play for the championship this Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, marking a milestone that started in his hometown.

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen filed a temporary injunction to secure a fifth season with the Gators (his coach Todd Golden supports the move) after a Colorado ruling was stayed; he now practices with the team while completing his degree.