Good morning, Gainesville.

Local musician Waylon Thornton runs Floating Skull Cassettes—a passion project that makes affordable cassette tapes for local bands, available online and at Sunshine Records on Northwest Eighth Avenue, and he personally designs each release’s cover art.

Graduate Assistants United and the United Faculty of Florida are fighting for better pay at UF — negotiations continue as a Sept.

25 meeting will address a $19 million gap in graduate salaries while a Sept. 21 session focused on contract changes for faculty.

Alachua County School Board approved a $623 million budget and raised the millage rate to 6.3270 mills for the 2026-27 school year during a Sept.

15 hearing. Homeowners with a $200,000 home will pay about $47 more in school taxes as operating costs rise & revenue declines.

Gainesville officials are planning to renovate the historic Boulware Springs site—once the city’s main waterworks—with a redesign set this fall and renovations expected to begin next year after community feedback.

The project aims to revitalize the space for future community use.

After several Gainesville drivers were charged $410 for towing, Superior Towing went beyond allowed lien fees, prompting the Gainesville Police Department to issue a cease and desist order on Sept.

17. Officials warned that the firm risks citation or permit suspension + urged drivers to report unauthorized charges.

Florida health officials reported the state's first dengue fever death this year when an 80-year-old woman in Hillsborough County died.

They confirmed 338 cases, including 152 locally acquired, as mosquito advisories are issued in 11 counties and residents are urged to take precautions.

Researchers at the University of Florida Diabetes Institute found immune stem-like cells may renew T cells that attack insulin-producing cells, which could explain the lasting impact of Type 1 diabetes.

The study was published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation + offers new insight for treatment research.

Florida officials warned locals of the risks posed by Naegleria fowleri this summer as rare cases of the deadly infection were reported nationwide, and exposure to warm freshwater could lead to a swift fatal illness—residents are advised to use a nose clip when swimming.

Local food reviewer Katharine Litman sampled five cookie butter treats around Gainesville this fall, including a latte from Coterie Market and an Italian ice from Jeremiah’s.

The review highlighted flavor differences and sweet balances (with some treats rating as high as 9.7) as a fresh alternative to pumpkin spice.

Florida football is set to face No.6 Ole Miss at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 3:30 p.m. ET (the Gators are 3-0 after their recent SEC win) and the game will air on ABC with streaming available on ESPN+ and FUBO.

Oak Hall’s players BJ Johnson and Darius Medley, nicknamed Batman and Superman, share a Chipotle tradition + a bond from baseball that now fuels their football play as they lead the Eagles against PK Yonge on Friday at 7 p.m. They won a state title last season.

Florida football wide receiver Kahleil Jackson redeemed past misplays by completing a 48-yard pass to tight end Amir Jackson on a trick play against Auburn on Sept.-19, setting up a field goal in a 44-39 win.