Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · The Gainesville Ledger

Vol. 1 · No. 131 · Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Public Safety

UF freshman Hazel Krauss, 19, killed after being struck crossing University Avenue

Gainesville police say 19-year-old University of Florida student Hazel Krauss was struck and killed Saturday night while crossing West University Avenue near 23rd Street after a driver swerved to avoid another vehicle and hit her around 11:30 p.m. A registered nurse who happened to be passing by stopped and stayed with Krauss until emergency responders arrived, though Krauss later died at the hospital. Police also arrested a separate drunk driver at the scene, though that vehicle was not involved in the collision.

Sources: The Independent Florida Alligator · The Gainesville Sun · WCJB TV20 · WUFT News

State & National

Tallahassee shooting near FAMU injures 12; teen charged as adult

A 15-year-old identified as Anthony Rivers III was arrested and charged as an adult with 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder following a weekend shooting on Perry Street near Florida A&M University’s campus that left 12 people injured, including six minors. Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell announced the arrest at a Monday morning press conference, and a judge ordered the suspect held without release at his first court appearance. The shooting has also entered statewide political discourse, with Democratic gubernatorial ticket candidates weighing in on gun policy just eight days before the election.

Sources: WCJB TV20 · The Gainesville Sun

Arts & Culture

Harn Museum reopens with new gallery and study center after yearlong expansion

The Harn Museum of Art in Gainesville is set to reopen Tuesday following a year-long expansion, debuting a 3,600-square-foot gallery and the Bishop Study Center. The inaugural exhibition in the new space, featuring Florida art, will open alongside it. The adjacent Museum of Natural History will remain closed through Nov. 23 as its own expansion continues.

Sources: WCJB TV20

City

In Brief

Alachua County 2026 candidate guide published ahead of election — The Gainesville Sun

Education

In Brief

UF introduces binding early decision option for fall 2027 applicants — WUFT News
UF AI Days returns for fifth year with campus-wide events Oct. 23–29 — UF News
UF Carillon Studio students keep Century Tower’s bells ringing — The Independent Florida Alligator

Public Safety

In Brief

Alachua County man, 75, found dead at Ichetucknee Springs State Park — WCJB TV20
Alachua County Republicans report pre-election vandalism of campaign materials — WCJB TV20

Sports

In Brief

Florida basketball hosts Stetson in exhibition game — The Gainesville Sun
Florida football’s starting QB remains undecided ahead of UGA matchup — The Gainesville Sun
Gainesville-area high school football teams enter final week of regular season — The Gainesville Sun
Santa Fe volleyball falls to state’s top-ranked team in four sets — The Gainesville Sun
Several UF athletes in contention for national awards this fall — The Independent Florida Alligator
Florida-Georgia game carries personal stakes for Philo, Stockton and Faulkner — The Independent Florida Alligator
No. 5 Florida volleyball sweeps Ole Miss, surpasses last year’s win total — The Independent Florida Alligator
UF soccer’s Courtney Hogan wins SEC Freshman of the Week after first career goal — The Independent Florida Alligator

Community

In Brief

North Central Florida Community Center launches survey amid pool fundraising push — WCJB TV20
Gainesville karaoke fundraiser collects over $3,000 for Alzheimer’s Association — WCJB TV20

State & National

In Brief

Donalds holds massive fundraising edge in Florida governor’s race — The Independent Florida Alligator
Florida on pace to break execution record for second straight year — WUFT News