GAINESVILLE - The presidential election came to North Central Florida Monday.  The Obama campaign sent its "secret weapon" to the University of Florida... to a wild reception at the O'Connell Center.

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke about the importance of keeping the door open to "opportunity."  Speaking to more than 10,000 people... Michelle Obama said this is the biggest event that she's appeared at on the campaign trail this year.

After she finished in Gainesville she moved on to another rally in Tallahassee.