Hi Neighbor,
I live off of US41, about 20 minutes south of Brooksville.
1)Gainesville generally doesn't interview. I had an interview and I know a few other people who also were interviewed. They start sending out acceptances in February.
2)Your score is good. Don't worry about that. Where are you going through undergrad hell? I got my AA at PHCC, then went on to Saint Leo.
3)I don't think it will be a problem.