Good morning, Gainesville.

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies took part in National School Bus Safety Week to teach safe bus riding practices at local schools.

The initiative aimed to help students and drivers stay safe in the community.

The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight with 10 to 20 meteors per hour as Earth passes through debris from Halley’s Comet in dark Florida skies.

Viewers should head to dark areas away from city lights between midnight and dawn for the best view.

The University of Florida is advancing AI literacy by offering over 200 courses and an AI certificate program for students across every field, paired with faculty training (including over 100 new hires) and a supercomputer supporting more than 800 research projects.

AccuWeather warned that with 41 days until season end, late-season tropical storms and one hurricane may form in the Gulf, though wind shear is expected to limit impacts.

Florida residents should stay alert to coastal hazards including rip currents and flooding (and keep emergency supplies handy).

Florida testing released earlier this year found that over 60% of 46 popular Halloween candies contained elevated arsenic levels — industry experts questioned the study's methods.

The FDA banned Red No. 3 and requires manufacturers to reformulate products by Jan. 15.

UF Health neurologists recommend the Semont-plus maneuver for patients with stubborn vertigo after repeated Epley maneuvers.

The press release from Oct. 20 noted the technique may speed recovery and be easier for patients with neck or shoulder issues (BPPV treatment advancement).

Between Oct. 12 and Oct.

18, inspectors reviewed Alachua County restaurants and found both perfect scores and high-priority food safety violations that required corrective orders. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation took action at spots including Blue Highway A Pizzeria and City Food Hall — improving local dining safety.

On Halloween morning, the Flatwoods 5K runs at UF’s Austin Cary Forest starting at 8:30 a.m., featuring a trail run and forest creature costume contest that supports forestry education; early packet pickup is available Oct.

30 at First Magnitude Brewing Co.

Florida Gators upset Texas in a five-set match last Sunday — junior Alec Rothe reached a career-high and Taylor Parks set a record in assists that boosted the win and returned the team to the top five; the Gators will host Louisiana State Friday at the O’Connell Center.

Florida's men's basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the AP preseason poll as four starters return & Denzel Aberdeen rejoins the team.

They will tip off against Miami in Tampa on Nov. 2.

Florida football beat Texas 27-24 on Saturday after rallying from a 14-point deficit; linebacker Myles Graham sacked Arch Manning five times + forced a key fumble, while backup Tramell Jones Jr. threw for two touchdowns.

The win continued a pattern of strong defense and timely offense.