The Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office held a First Responder tailgate luncheon. One local official honored the community with his cooking.

The annual Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge at the Gainesville Raceway began Friday. Competitors range from engineers to beginner car modifiers. One competitor values the creativity and effort she put into the competition. The challenge will end Saturday.

Rebuilding Together North Central Florida helps repair homes in the Gainesville area for those in need. The organization plans to repair eight homes in October. It plans to repair 25 homes by the end of the year. A local homeowner said she was relieved she didn’t have to move out …

Florida Senate Bill 1080 raised the age of purchasing and possessing tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21. The bill took effect Oct. 1.