Good morning, Gainesville.

Florida’s minimum wage will rise to $15 an hour on Wednesday, Sept.

30 (per the 2020 Fair Wage amendment), though research shows full-time work does not meet the living wage for one adult.

UF students will elect 50 senators today and tomorrow in the fall Student Government elections.

Vision Party (which ran unopposed last Fall) now faces competition from the new Hope Party as candidates vie to boost campus facilities and student resources.

Starting Oct. 5, about 65% of households will have a new trash pickup day as the city switches to a five-day schedule that collects garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulk items on the same day.

Residents should check their new pickup day online or call the Solid Waste Division (352-334-2330) for details.

GRU is lowering its electric fuel adjustment from 50 to 45 mills and its gas adjustment from 35 to 32 cents per therm starting today (saving customers about $5 on a 1,000 kWh electric bill and 75 cents on a 25-therm gas bill).

Junior safety Cyion Smith from Blountstown committed to the Gators after a visit during their win over Ole Miss Saturday — the four-star prospect chose Florida over rivals and praised coach Jon Sumrall as he prepares for the season.

Gainesville-area high school football Week 7 features a Thursday night game between undefeated Buchholz and Santa Fe plus several local rivalry matchups on Friday.

Teams will compete in district play as key games unfold in Alachua County.

Florida Gators defeated Ole Miss 52-28 on Sept.

26 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Running backs Jadan Baugh and Duke Clark both rushed for over 100 yards — the first duo to do so since 2022 — while the defense held the Rebels to 28 points.

Three Gators players earned SEC weekly honors after a 52-28 win over Ole Miss on Saturday.

Jadan Baugh was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week while London Montgomery and Bryce Lovett received first-time SEC honors on special teams and the offensive line, boosting the team's 4-0 start.

After a 52-28 win over Ole Miss, Florida's unbeaten team prepares to face Missouri Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET; coach Jon Sumrall stressed a humble, determined mindset as key players like Vernell Brown III (medically cleared), Bailey Stockton, and Dijon Johnson could return to play.