Good morning, Gainesville.

Thousands of Gator fans filled the streets today as the University of Florida held its annual homecoming parade—with police motorcycles, the Gainesville Corvette Club, and WH Construction alumni leading the route while officials advised travelers to plan around road closures.

The Children's Trust of Alachua County (funded by property taxes) is now accepting nominations for its Community Champions Awards, which honor local leaders and organizations that support children and families; submissions close Oct.

15 and winners will be announced at the Trust Board meeting on Dec. 14 at the Headquarters Library downtown.

Hurricane Isaias strengthened to Category 3 on Friday, Oct.

9, and although its center stayed well west, heavy rain led the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for Gainesville, High Springs, Newberry, & Archer. Gov. DeSantis declared a state of emergency to bolster emergency preparations.

Florida football coach Jon Sumrall has reached out to former Gators stars to honor UF’s 1996 national title team and 1966 Heisman season ahead of the homecoming game against South Carolina today at The Swamp.

The celebrations follow a Sept. 26 alumni event that drew almost 400 former players.

Gators football star Chris Doering, who began his career at P.K.

Yonge School, was named to the SEC Legends Class and will be honored at the SEC Football Weekend of Champions Dec. 4-5 in Atlanta & joins a group of outstanding players and coaches.

Trenton and Branford faced off in a key SSAA football playoff chase game yesterday at 7 p.m. on 106.9 FM I am Country; Trenton (5-1) and Branford (6-2) averaged about 33 points per game as both teams fought for a postseason spot.

Bradford’s Tornadoes (8-0) earned their fourth district title in five seasons with a 34-17 win over Newberry on Friday night in western Alachua County.

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (after posting season lows last week) will try to bounce back against a weak South Carolina pass defense today at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

South Carolina’s defense has shown high completion rates and poor containment of passing plays, offering Philo a clear rebound chance.