Good morning, Gainesville.

Adoptable pets Phil, Chicken Biscuit and Gargy are available at the Humane Society of North Central Florida (4205 Northwest 6th Street), with adoption hours offered Monday through Saturday by appointment.

The society encourages locals to schedule a visit to meet these affectionate animals.

Ronald McDonald House Gainesville revealed its refreshed look and invited community members to visit the updated facility on Thursday, Oct.

15 (following its recent rebranding).

Fifteen inventors showcased their ideas at the Cade Prize at the Cade Museum on Wednesday, Oct.

14, where Shannon Fedenko of Aloft Biotechnologies won the $50,000 grand prize and category winners received $10,000 each. Competitors from over 150 entries took part in the event.

Florida’s minimum wage rose to $15 on Sept.

30, yet UF students working part-time still struggle with high housing costs. A UF senior at Publix noted that while full-time workers might see about ($50) more monthly for rent, part-timers continue to face financial challenges.

Carter Braun, a UF senior in Digital Worlds (digital arts and sciences), learned to mix code and art in a close, hands-on program that blends creative design with technical skills.

He mentors new students and plans to join an indie game studio after graduation.

A University of Florida study found that plants responded almost immediately to spaceflight during Blue Origin’s New Shepard flight on Aug.

29, with researchers noting over 1,200 gene changes captured at key mission stages.

UF has been selected by the U.S. Department of State to lead the new SAFE Lab (Safeguarding Agriculture, Food and Economy) that will safeguard high-value crops from pests and diseases using AI, diagnostics and crop modeling.

The lab will work in seven countries to protect Florida’s food supply.

Local springs in Alachua County turned cloudy this summer due to drought and algal blooms, and Poe Springs closed for swimming on July 16.

Officials say lower water levels from the Floridan aquifer — a key drinking water source — may affect aquatic life over time.

Candidates for Florida's top offices skipped televised debates this campaign to avoid a viral misstep on social media.

Voters now turn to other events to learn the candidates’ views.

HCA North Florida opened its new Center for Clinical Advancement lab Thursday in Gainesville using simulated hospital environments & high-fidelity mannequins to train nurses before patient care, benefiting six hospitals across North Central Florida.

Florida soccer will face No. 2 Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Soccer Complex at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday as the team shifts its focus after a recent win against another top-five opponent.

The Florida Gators (4-2, 2-2 SEC) are 10.5-point underdogs against Texas in their first road game as underdogs.

Kickoff is at noon (ABC coverage) on Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin as Florida must win outright or lose by 10 to cover the spread.