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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor DeSantis announced Florida ranked number one in higher education by U.S. News World Report for the tenth consecutive year at a Gainesville press conference yesterday—stating that low in-state tuition and high graduation rates help keep degree costs low and on-time graduation strong. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ UF student government elections have seen 6,155 ballots cast at multiple campus spots on the first day while voting will continue through tonight. Vision Party—holding the Student Senate majority—remains the only major party running as a few independents seek campus seats. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Two Frazer School students were named among the top 1% of testers on the CLT10 exam during the 2024-2025 academic year. They will each receive a $2,500 scholarship from over 300 partner colleges—recognition that underscores their academic excellence. The Gainesville Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida has introduced new Safe Haven baby boxes that serve as a secure drop-off option for at-risk newborns. The boxes are installed at select hospitals and law enforcement facilities to provide immediate, anonymous care — state authorities said. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jonathan Perzley has built his career as an NFL agent by signing more former Gators than any other and now represents 56 players, more than 3% of all NFL players. He began his journey working at a popular Gainesville bar and serves on the UF advisory board for sports management—helping guide college athletes. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Former UF player Kyle Pitts had his best showing in week 4 when he caught his first touchdown and five passes for 70 yards in the Falcons' win over the Commanders on Sunday + he now has 20 catches for 205 yards this season. There are 33 former Florida players in the NFL, and Pitts is on a bye before he returns to play next week. WRUF
- ➤ Pat Dooley’s column recapped a weekend of college sports that saw Florida winning all its football games on Saturday and offered predictions for upcoming matchups in Gainesville — Texas will visit as a seven-point favorite while his analysis highlighted other key college football insights. WRUF
- ➤ During the week of September 22-28 the Gainesville Sun’s Athlete of the Week poll invited nominations from coaches, administrators, friends, and family—voting closed at noon on Friday. Nominees spanned football, volleyball, swim and dive and other sports, highlighting top performances in a fast-moving season. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ The Golden State Warriors signed former Gators Will Richard and Al Horford on Sunday — both helped win national titles at the University of Florida. Richard agreed to a four-year contract with two years fully guaranteed — while Horford verbally signed a multi-year deal as the team builds depth for next season. WRUF
- ➤ Florida football coach Billy Napier spoke at a press conference and said he would continue to call plays while noting that his team made key progress during open week—his decision aims to boost the team in upcoming contests. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida football coach Billy Napier said the team practiced from Sept. 23 to Sept. 25 to improve live drills for quarterback D.J. Lagway as he recovered from a calf strain, with plans to host No. 7 Texas on Oct. 4 at The Swamp at 3:30 p.m. — the Gators have scored only three touchdowns in their last three games and hope to fix their offensive struggles before the big matchup. GatorSports
- ➤ Tim Tebow and SEC Nation will visit Gainesville Saturday as Florida hosts No. 9 Texas for the first time since 1940. UF alumna Laura Rutledge will lead the pregame show—held near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium—as SEC Nation marks its 14th appearance in the area. WRUF
- ➤ Tatum O’Coyne, a redshirt junior forward for the Gators, tore her ACL on Aug. 3, 2024 during an exhibition match and scored her first collegiate goal on Aug. 24, 2024 in a 5-0 win over North Florida, marking a significant comeback through hard work. One year later, she returned on Aug. 3 with a game-winning assist and is now a key contributor on pace for her best season—showing both physical resilience and strong leadership. The Independent Florida Alligator
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Magic City Hippies Live in Concert
7:00-10:15 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Groove to the sun-soaked funk and indie tunes of Miami's Magic City Hippies.
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The Bridge City Sinners "Break the Chain" Tour
6-8:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — All Ages — Experience an eclectic fusion of dark folk, Americana, and punk from the Bridge City Sinners and special guests.
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40th Annual Fall Arts Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Shoppes at Thornebrook — Free entry — Experience a weekend of creativity and community spirit at Gainesville's beloved arts festival.
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