Sunday, November 1, 2026 · The Gainesville Ledger

Vol. 1 · No. 136 · Sunday, November 1, 2026

Sports

Georgia routs Florida 27-8 as Gators bench QB Aaron Philo

No. 3 Georgia defeated No. 17 Florida 27-8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, with the Gators managing only a late score to avoid their first shutout against the Bulldogs since 1982. Starting quarterback Aaron Philo was pulled after completing just 5 of 7 passes for 26 yards with two interceptions, replaced by Tramell Jones Jr. Head coach Jon Sumrall apologized to fans afterward, saying the team fell well short of its potential.

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

Public Safety

Shooting at Majestic Oaks Apartments under investigation by deputies, GPD

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies and Gainesville police are investigating a Saturday night shooting at Majestic Oaks Apartments on Southwest 20th Avenue. A male victim was shot, though the extent of his injuries had not been determined as of early Sunday. Authorities asked a large crowd that gathered at the scene to remain at least 25 feet away from law enforcement.

Sources: WCJB TV20

Sports

In Brief

No. 4 Florida volleyball sweeps Auburn behind career game from Taylor Parks — The Independent Florida Alligator
Florida basketball opens season at home against Miami — The Gainesville Sun