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Florida Football Series with Notre Dame Canceled

Florida canceled its 2031 and 2032 home-and-home football series with Notre Dame, according to On3’s Brett McMurphy. The university used a clause that allowed it to cancel both games without financial repercussions. The decision came just one day after the new 24-team College Football Playoff format was approved Monday....

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Gainesville to activate cold night shelters as temperatures drop

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Gainesville city leaders will activate their cold night shelter locations because of a drop in temperatures later this week. Officials said Grace Marketplace will provide services to single adults starting Friday. The MLK Jr. Multi-Purpose Center will serve families with children under 18. St. Francis...

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Man Arrested Years After Failing to Appear in Unsafe Firearm Storage Case

Joseph B. Gadson, 45, has been arrested over three years after failing to appear in court for a count of unsafe storage of a firearm, a second-degree misdemeanor. On February 21, 2022, the Gainesville Police Department charged Gadson with a felony count of child neglect, which prosecutors later declined to pursue in favor of the lesser charge.

Gainesville, FL · 1d

The Gainesville Sun

UF arena to become Tower Hill Arena in new naming deal

The arena inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center is getting a new name as the University of Florida moves forward with several major athletics projects, including a $22.5 million loan and a $77 million expansion of the Lemerand Athletic Center. Tower Hill Arena The University of Florida Board of Trustees on Nov. 10 approved a naming-rights arrangement that paves the way for a new corporate name for the arena inside the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. UAA and Tower Hill Insurance Group have agreed to an initial five-year deal running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with an option to extend the agreement for another five years through June 2036. University news: UF's Bell says H-1B job filing was made without his approval Exactech Arena will be renamed Tower Hill Arena. The Stephen C. O'Connell Center itself will retain its name. UF spokesperson Steve Orlando said the Exactech contract expired over the summer, clearing the way for the arena to transition to its new name. UAA and Tower Hill have agreed to general terms through a memorandum of understanding, though the board materials do not disclose how much Tower Hill will pay for the naming rights. The arena had

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2 buckets, 3 bricks for Florida State against the powerful No. 1 Florida

Florida State will need to find a way to limit the unnecessary three-point attempts after failing to ignite the offense against the Gators.

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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Jon Sumrall Addresses Florida’s Quarterback Plans for Kentucky Game

Jon Sumrall offered an update on Florida’s quarterback room before the game against Kentucky.

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ESPN's latest bracketology delivers interesting FSU outlook

Florida State men's basketball has opened the 2026-27 season with consecutive victories, but the Seminoles still have work to do to convince ESPN's Joe Lunardi they belong in the NCAA Tournament. In his latest bracketology update released Tuesday, Lunardi placed Florida State among the "Next Four Out," ranking the Seminoles at No. 81 overall and outside the projected 76-team NCAA Tournament field. The projection comes just hours before Florida State (2-0) hosts the No. 1 Florida Gators (2-0) , which Lunardi lists as the No. 1 overall seed in his projected tournament bracket. The Seminoles have made a strong early impression under second-year head coach Luke Loucks, opening with a 113-69 victory over Florida A&M before defeating Troy 91-68. FSU has yet to trail through two games and is averaging 102 points per contest. Sophomore forward Sebastian Rancik has emerged as the team's leading scorer, averaging 21.5 points per game, while freshman center Marcis Ponder has recorded double-doubles in both appearances. Despite that production, Lunardi's projection suggests Florida State remains on the outside looking in as the program attempts to return to March Madness for the first time since 2021. pic.twitter.com/yQGGk0iAOU — Joe Lunardi (@ESPNLunardi) November 10, 2026 However, Tuesday's

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

The Gainesville Sun

Gainesville apartments for rent saw price decreases since last October

Renters in Gainesville saw apartment listing prices decrease 5% from October 2025's median of $1,649, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,573 in October. Median listing prices in Gainesville are trending essentially the same as the previous month's $1,575 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gainesville.com Out of 1,238 rental listings in Gainesville, 15 are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,575. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,135, 5% lower than September, when they were $1,195. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,175. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent had no change since September at a central price of $1,400, compared to $1,400. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,424. Statewide, Florida rental listing prices are

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Columbia County man found guilty on gun charges after trying to sell, deliver guns to buyer in Mexico

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Federal prosecutors say a man from Columbia County who tried to run guns into Mexico is going to prison. Jose Barron, 32, pleaded guilty in federal court in Gainesville. Investigators say between June 2019 and February 2022, Barron agreed to sell and deliver multiple guns to...

Columbia County, FL · 2d

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Florida injury report for Kentucky confirms what fans feared regarding Vernell Brown III

The Gator wideout is far from the only injury concern for Florida vs. Kentucky.

Gainesville, FL · 9h

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Alachua County to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Civil Courthouse

Alachua County invites the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new civil courthouse. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the construction site (220 S. Main St., Gainesville). Parking is available in the grass lot just south of the project along Southwest Fourth Ave., as well as in the nearby southwest downtown parking garage and surrounding on-street spaces.

Alachua, FL · 18h

The Gainesville Sun

Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day in Gainesville

Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving Day cooking, and fortunately, plenty of Gainesville-area restaurants will do the work for you. From traditional turkey and stuffing to pizza, dim sum and Indian food, here are some local spots open for the holiday. Covey Kitchen + Cocktails 352-565-3536 Covey Kitchen , located inside Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida, 1514 SW 14th St., is serving a holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring a variety of dishes, including pan-seared fish, roasted turkey, braised short ribs, collard greens, stuffing, mac & cheese, assorted desserts and more. The cost is $55 per person and $30 for children 12 and younger. Haile Village Bistro 352-378-0721 Haile Village Bistro, 5323 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, will serve a selection of holiday favorites, including roast beef, ham, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, stuffing and more. The cost is $49 for adults and $39 for children. Seatings begin at 10:45 a.m. Call for reservations. Great Outdoors Restaurant 386-454-1288 The Great Outdoors Restaurant , 65 N. Main St. in High Springs, will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Thanksgiving buffet is $45 for adults and $22.50 for children under 10.

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FSU brings the antics, Florida brings home its sixth straight rivalry win

Florida keeps its cool and beats FSU for the sixth straight time

Tallahassee, FL · 1d

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Alachua County approves changes to West End Planned Development

Alachua County purchased 75 acres of the former West End Golf Course in May 2024 for $3.8 million to develop it into a community park. The West End Planned Development amendments change the property use from golf course to community park and allow various recreational activities. Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler was...

Alachua County, FL · 1d

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Brent Venables reveals why more players were involved against Florida

The Oklahoma Sooners looked more efficient on offense last weekend against the Florida Gators than they had all season long. The Sooners beat the Gators on the road, 23-7, and gained over 350 yards of offense. Tight ends coach Jason Witten called the game after being promoted to interim offensive coordinator following Ben Arbuckle's firing . He emphasized getting more players involved. Against Florida, eight players caught at least one pass, with five catching at least three. Two of those were Jacob Jordan and Parker Livingstone, who had played sparingly this season. Jordan especially shined, catching four passes for 36 yards. All four passes were on third down and went for first downs. Head coach Brent Venables said the increased involvement for players like Jordan and Livingstone was intentional. "I think they've been good practice players," Venables said. "I think they've shown a body of work over the last several months that Coach Witten recognized and made it a point to make sure that you get players involved. I think the earlier that you can do that, it just creates more synergy, more emotion, more stick-to-itiveness, more belief, more strain, more finish. The more guys that feel like they're involved."

Norman, OK · 1d

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Kentucky reveals uniform combo for Black Out game against Florida

Despite last week’s loss to Tennessee in Knoxville, there’s still plenty of momentum behind the Kentucky football program, as Will Stein‘s first season at the helm has been more than memorable. And the Wildcats are hoping to add to their 2026 highlights when they welcome Florida to Lexington on Saturday, although UK has historically struggled against the visitors. Those Gators own a 54-21 all-time advantage in the series, but Kentucky has managed to win 4 of the past 5 matchups between the sides. Looking to inject a bit of extra energy into Kroger Field, the program opted to go with...

Lexington, KY · 20h

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Sooners silence the Swamp with 23-7 victory over Florida

The Oklahoma Sooners delivered one of their biggest road victories of the season Saturday night, knocking off No. 24 Florida 23-7 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, better known as the Swamp. Oklahoma relied on a physical defensive performance and a controlled offensive attack to secure the Southeastern Conference victory, improving...

Norman, OK · 1d

The Gainesville Sun

‘Super slammed’: Brewing Thoughts sees surge after Streatery opens

Less than a week after the city’s long-awaited Streatery opened, downtown coffee shop Brewing Thoughts has already felt the effects, with its co-owner describing business as “super slammed.” With a blanket of stars overhead and strands of dimly lit orange and blue string lights illuminating the plaza, several Gainesville city commissioners, officials and Alachua County Commissioner Marihelen Wheeler cut the ribbon Nov. 6, ending a more than six-year wait for a project first conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic to expand outdoor dining. The Streatery, which stretches along Southwest First Avenue between Southwest Second Street and South Main Street, converts the former roadway into a walkable pedestrian plaza with overhead string lighting, new landscaping, enhanced tree canopies and upgraded stormwater drainage infrastructure. Construction crews began fencing off sections of Southwest First Avenue on April 13. The Nov. 6 ribbon cutting marked the end of nearly seven months of construction and the completion of another effort to create more pedestrian-friendly spaces downtown. Businesses along the Streatery include The Bull, Loosey’s, Capone’s, Nest + Nibble, Lor Kebab and Brewing Thoughts. Brewing Thoughts co-owner Titan Wojciak, a UF electrical engineering student, told The Sun on Nov. 9 that he and his girlfriend and fellow

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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