Good morning, Gainesville.

Coach Corey Dawson devoted his life to local youth sports and passed away last week, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

The Recreation and Culture Department honored him for always showing up (from early practices to fundraising efforts) to support area athletes.

Winn-Dixie opened its renovated store on Oct.

3 at 15560 NW U.S. Highway 441, Suite 200 with a 7:30 a.m. ribbon cutting that featured giveaways and product sampling; the High Springs location sold off old stock and will close to become an Aldi store.

First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir will perform at the Florida American Choral Directors Association Fall Conference in Orlando on Friday, Oct.

23. The choir will also feature concert selections during its 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Oct. 18 at its Gainesville church—highlighting preparations for the upcoming performance.

A new event center is set to open soon in East Gainesville, offering space for community and private functions.

Local planners expect the facility to boost local gatherings and support vibrant events.

Florida's volleyball team lost 3-1 to Vanderbilt on Sunday in a match marked by several errors and strong plays from junior setter Taylor Parks.

The Gators will face Texas A&M Friday at Reed Arena at 7 p.m.

The Florida Gators lost back-to-back games and are no longer ranked in the AP or USA Today polls.

The team will face Texas at 12 p.m. on ABC (coverage begins at 9 a.m. on WRUF 98.1/850-AM) and try to turn their season around.

Former Florida men's golfer Ian Gilligan earned his PGA Tour card after finishing 17th in the Korn Ferry Tour Point List at the KFT Championship last Sunday, joining fellow former Gators Ricky Castillo and Billy Horschel as he aims to compete on the PGA Tour.

Florida Gators football dropped out of the US LBM Top 25 after a 38-19 loss to South Carolina on homecoming on Oct.

10 and will regroup ahead of their game at No. 6 Texas on Oct. 17.