Good morning, Gainesville.

The Alachua Woman’s Club won three top state awards in September when its scrapbook received first place, President’s Choice, and Best of Show at the GFWC Florida Fall Board meeting in Orlando.

The book, which honored member Emelie Matthews, recorded the club's activities from January to September.

Gainesville’s Shoppes at Thornebrook hosted the 41st Annual Fall Arts Festival where local artists showcased works in painting, photography, sculpture, pottery and jewelry.

Alachua County School Board approved a collective bargaining agreement that grants educators earning less than $75,000 a minimum 4% raise and protective rehire status while ensuring their weekly planning time is maintained — the pay increase takes effect immediately with retroactive pay and nonrenewal notices sent 10 days sooner.

Denny Ladkani, a Gainesville boy living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (a rare genetic disease), celebrated his 13th birthday with a drive-by parade at home as he begins a six-week quarantine before his gene therapy at UF Health.

His family and friends organized the event to show their support.

In Week 5 college football, Florida’s Gators fell 45-17 to Missouri and dropped to No. 25, marking an up-and-down season under new coach Jon Sumrall (after rising with wins over Auburn and Mississippi).

Alabama, Ohio State and Missouri earned wins, while Michigan and Washington faced losses.

Florida volleyball beat Kentucky in five sets on Sunday at the O'Dome.

The win snapped Kentucky's 28-game SEC streak and marked the team's 10th straight victory with Kamryn Chaney leading with 22 kills (the biggest win for coach Ryan Theis).

Florida football safety Bryce Thornton suffered a lower body injury (soft tissue injury) in pregame warmups and missed the game against Missouri yesterday, contributing to a weak secondary effort.

Coach Jon Sumrall said the injury is not long-term despite the team's struggles in coverage.