Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
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🎭 Culture
Local Gainesville radio station The Wombat airs a dedicated hour on 90.1 for new local music each first Friday of the month.
The program spotlights independent artists and diversifies playlists — giving fresh voices a chance to be heard.
🌲 Environment
UF home games create environmental challenges as Gainesville gathers up to 200 60-gal trash bags in midtown and sees a 10% rise in energy use — UF also promotes recycling, composting and local carpooling to ease the impact.
🏈 Sports
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III remains sidelined for a second week after his injury in the Sept.
26 home game against Ole Miss. Coach Jon Sumrall said his return will depend on his readiness as Florida prepares to face South Carolina at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Florida football won 66-21 in its season opener on Sept.
5 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium when it revived the once-banned 'Gator Bait' chant — sparking mixed reactions among fans and officials about its historical meaning and modern relevance.
Florida lost 38-19 to South Carolina on Saturday afternoon at home.
The Gators struggled on offense & defense as they allowed 279 passing yards, and they will play the Texas Longhorns on the road next Saturday.
No. 5 Florida volleyball swept Missouri on Friday, extending its winning streak to 11 matches; the team will play at 2 p.m. ET today at Vanderbilt on SEC Network+ to stay undefeated.
On Wednesday, nearly all varsity players quit Hawthorne volleyball after a regular season loss, forcing coach Vannessa Gillman to call in junior varsity players.
The team will compete in Monday’s Rural District 7 Tournament Quarterfinals (7 p.m.) at Cedar Key.
Florida football played South Carolina in its homecoming matchup yesterday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field starting at 12:45 p.m. on the SEC Network.
Florida football's No. 2 running back Duke Clark left the game early on Oct.
10 after needing trainer help — he later returned with a boot on his left foot as the team shifted to transfer running backs Evan Pryor and London Montgomery.
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