It’s official: Message signs, cameras for Interstate-75 over Paynes Prairie – Following the Interstate 75 crash that killed 11 people in January, the Florida Department of Transportation announced they will install Intelligent Transportation System devices with message signs and full camera coverage. The Gainesville Sun

Animal control workers capture Tampa Bay’s Mystery Monkey – The Mystery Monkey of Tampa Bay’s four-year run ended Wednesday morning after wildlife officials captured the evasive monkey in St. Petersburg. The Tampa Bay Times

UF alumna, Olympic medalist will emcee Gator Growl this year – Dana Torres, 12-time Olympic medalist and UF alumna, will emcee this year’s Gator Growl. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium The Independent Florida Alligator

Sandy makes landfall in Cuba; Jamaica, Haiti each see 1 death – Hurricane Sandy made landfall in Cuba on Thursday morning. So far, two deaths have been reported in Haiti and Jamaica. The storm is currently traveling north at 18 mph. The Miami Herald