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New state-appointed GRU board sets precedent in U.S. history

In a crowded Gainesville City Hall on Sept. 4, a historical precedent was set as the new governor-appointed Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority board met for the first time. At the meeting, board members established meeting times and location and sought a direction for the future of Gainesville's utilities. 


University

UF celebrates 100th homecoming

Students, staff, alumni and locals prepared for a day-long celebration in honor of UF’s 100th annual homecoming. The festivities included a festival tabled with student organizations and activities, the annual Gator Gallop run and the ever-popular homecoming parade.


Redshirt freshman tight end Arlis Boardingham evades a defender in the Gators' 38-14 win against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
Sports

Florida cruises past Vanderbilt in Homecoming win

The Florida Gators (4-2, 2-1 SEC) defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-5, 0-3 SEC) 38-14 Saturday afternoon at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in UF's Homecoming game. Florida has won its last five Homecoming games, with its last loss coming against Missouri in 2018.



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