Good morning, Gainesville.

UF's spring semester starts Monday, Jan.

12 with classes ending April 22; spring break runs from March 16 to 20 and final exams are set for April 25 to May 1. Commencement for nearly 10,000 graduates is planned for May 1 to 3 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Alachua County Public Schools released their spring 2026 calendar and classes begin today, Jan.

6, with holidays on Jan. 16, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, and March 30; spring break runs March 16-20 and school ends on June 2.

Matheson History Museum will host an eight-session memoir workshop with Liz Coursen (Jan.

13 to Apr. 28) on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon; registration costs $135 for members and $180 for the public with only 20 spots available.

Mrs. Davis, a first-grade teacher at High Springs Community School (with nearly 30 years of service), was awarded $500 for her work in reading and writing.

Her teaching has helped generations of students in a close community.

Gainesville Thrives, sponsor of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, is set to honor its 2025 graduates by awarding certificates and celebrating at the Cade Museum (811 S.

Main St.) Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. The program gives free monthly books to children under five in select ZIP codes.

A new H3N2 flu strain called subclade K is circulating widely after the busy holiday season as Florida sees high flu activity.

Health officials urge residents to get vaccinated and practice good hygiene + avoid close contact to help reduce the risk of infection.

Longtime WCJB meteorologist Bill Quinlan (retired in 2024 after nearly 30 years on air) died suddenly over the weekend from a heart attack.

The Boston native was respected for blending science and art in weather reporting for North Central Florida.

Florida basketball fell out of the top 25 in USA Today Coaches Poll and AP Poll after a 76-74 loss to Missouri on Jan.

5 (the Gators still received votes and dropped in other rankings).

Florida basketball lost its top 25 ranking in both the USA Today Coaches Poll and AP Poll after a 76-74 SEC loss to Missouri on Monday, Jan.

5. The Gators still received votes as rankings shifted and SEC teams now featured fewer top 25 spots.

Caroline Stanton, the top softball recruit, enrolled early at the University of Florida to redshirt and learn from her teammates this spring + she won a Gold Medal at the U-18 World Cup and her third state championship before joining the Gators.

Florida softball announced that top recruit Caroline Stanton enrolled early at UF and will redshirt this season to learn and support her teammates in Gainesville.

She graduated early after winning a state championship and a Gold Medal at the U-18 World Cup, Coach Tim Walton said.

Florida will face No. 20 Georgia today at 7 p.m. at the O'Connell Center — the game is on the SEC Network and available via the ESPN app or Fubo.

Meet and Greet Social

6-8 p.m. — Northwest Grille — $36 annual fee — Enjoy good conversation and a casual evening with fellow adventurers in Gainesville.

The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon

1-7 p.m. — Gainesville Hawthorne Trail — Registration fees apply — Participate in this Boston Qualifier marathon, half-marathon, or a fun relay team event on a scenic course.

Race for Rehab: Recovery Remix 5K

1-4 p.m. — 1104 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL — Registration fees support community outreach — Dash towards health in a fun, throwback-themed run for recovery.

Some Enchanted Evening

Jan 28, 2 PM — Hippodrome Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a romantic musical journey featuring timeless classics from beloved shows.

Alabama Crimson Tide at Florida Gators Basketball

6:59-10:59 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college basketball showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators.