Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, Gainesville.
🏘️ Community
Less than a year after moving from U.S. 441, the Alachua County Farmers Market has welcomed over 100,000 visitors at its new San Felasco Tech City location (13900 Tech City Circle), offering local produce and family events every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
At Thursday's Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast, 280 community members met at the Hilton UF Conference Center Gainesville as UF President Bell said the university would use local restaurants + construction workers for renovations at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium over the next three years.
🏥 Health
Health officials advise residents to spend 10 minutes walking around their homes (checking for standing water) to cut down on mosquito breeding amid 190 dengue cases reported statewide.
On September 25, DOH-Alachua reported a second confirmed case of locally-acquired West Nile virus infection in the county.
Officials coordinated mosquito control by treating retention basins and targeted spraying in Gainesville and surrounding areas.
🏈 Sports
The Gators host Ole Miss today in a high-scoring SEC matchup in Gainesville; Florida will rely on its strong run game + quick passes to challenge the Rebels as both teams aim for a shootout contest.
Buchholz beat Ocala Forest 38-20 on Thursday at Citizens Field with a 24-0 run in the second half that improved the Bobcats to a 6-0 record.
They will travel to face Santa Fe next Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
P.K. Yonge football will host Oak Hall Friday night at 7 p.m. for homecoming — coach Israel Wilcox is rebuilding the young team that has struggled this season with a 17-game losing streak and is seeking its first win.
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