Good morning, Gainesville.

Residents enjoyed Springstoberfest at High Springs Brewing Co. on Friday, Oct.

2, where families savored German food and local brews – including special Oktoberfest offerings – while listening to live music from Crooked Council. Co-owners Chris Moebus and Kiffin Ayers planned the event to bring the community together.

Melissa DeSa led the Gainesville Reads kickoff Friday evening at Lynx Bookstore, reading her story about Seminole pumpkin seeds and inviting the audience to paint bookmarks.

The monthlong festival centered on The Serviceberry will feature 14 events around Gainesville and a keynote talk on Oct. 25.

Water restrictions remain in effect in Alachua County as prolonged drought and a shortfall in rainfall keep groundwater levels low even after a wet August.

County officials urge residents to limit yard irrigation once a week (to help recharge the aquifer) until normal rainfall returns.

Stephen Hutto, 69, is the first UF Health patient to receive a hepatic pump that delivers high doses of chemotherapy directly to his liver—aiming to shrink tumors and reduce side effects.

He has battled stage 4 colorectal cancer, and doctors say the new treatment expands care options for patients.

Walgreens and other brands recalled nearly 748,000 over-the-counter eye care products after sterility concerns led the FDA to issue a Class II recall.

Gainesville consumers who use these products should check lot numbers and expiration dates immediately (the recall poses a temporary risk).

Florida's men's and women's swimming teams won a dual meet against Kentucky on Friday, Oct.

2 (the men won 194-103 and the women 183-115, with 23 first-place finishes across 28 events) and will travel to Charlottesville on Oct. 17 for their next meet.

Florida's special teams improved with transfers London Montgomery and Alec Clark during a win against Ole Miss at The Swamp last week.

Montgomery led in kick return yards while Clark pinned the Rebels deep with a 70-yard punt.

Florida football will be without receiver Vernell Brown III today because he suffered a knee strain after an eleven yard run during last week's win over Ole Miss — the team will rely on senior Eric Singleton Jr. for his production.

Florida football lost 45 to 17 to Missouri in a game that exposed the team’s struggles on offense, defense, and coaching decisions after a win over Ole Miss.