Good morning, Gainesville.

Life Unplastic held its Cozy Sweater Swap Party yesterday at its Gainesville store — a community event where customers swapped sweaters.

Dance Alive National Ballet, the Gainesville Youth Chorus and a festival choir will perform an immersive concert on Friday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with UF string bass professor Dr. Alexander Pershounin set to improvise beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Muñecas Downtown will host live jazz nights on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. local duo Jazz Life performs with guest artist Spencer Hofert to create a lively dining atmosphere with traditional Mexican dishes (rotating guest musicians add variety).

Frazer School will host open houses at its new Hudson Building; the elementary event is Tuesday, Jan.

13 (6:00-7:00 p.m.) and the middle/high event is Wednesday, Jan. 14 (7:00-8:30 p.m.). Parents can tour renovated facilities and learn about updated programs.

The Florida Board of Governors stated that starting summer, faculty must post class syllabuses and materials 45 days before each semester while details remain unclear for some institutions (Santa Fe College plans to comply by fall).

This measure aims to improve course transparency for students.

UF's new institutional neutrality policy, approved in December, limits university email use for sharing opinions on polarizing topics.

Faculty raised free speech concerns and UF is clarifying details on an upcoming webpage.

UF Venezuelan students are rethinking their plans after Nicolás Maduro was removed, with some hopeful to return to Venezuela and others wary of U.S. involvement.

The 107 enrolled international students voiced differing views as they balance their ties to home with continuing studies on campus.

Florida public universities and state colleges must post course syllabuses 45 days before the semester begins, but enforcement is delayed until Summer 2026; faculty remain unsure how the rule may affect flexibility in updating course content.

On Jan. 5, the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization approved plans for two new crosswalks nearly complete at the busy intersection near Publix at University Village Market (NW Third Ave) and by NW Fourth Place — grant approval is expected Fall 2026.

Gainesville officials opened local shelters last night as temperatures dropped, ensuring residents have a warm place to stay tonight (support efforts extend across North Central Florida).

Florida football tight end Tony Livingston entered the transfer portal on Sunday, Jan.

11, after playing 27 games with 23 catches + 4 TDs for the Gators; his move adds to roster changes under coach Jon Sumrall as Florida secures new talent before the portal closes Jan. 16.

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.

Florida Indoor High School Championships

9 AM – 3 PM — Alachua County Sports & Event Center — Admission info not specified — Experience thrilling high school track and field events with heats and finals.

Reverend Horton Heat Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy mix of rockabilly, country, and punk in a vibrant live performance.