Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville hosted its inaugural beer mile on Saturday at Cypress + Grove Brewery to benefit the Gainesville Area Rowing Club, as runner Adam Truesdale finished in 5:44 and over 60 local supporters braved 46 degrees and 20 mph winds to help fund rowing equipment and water upgrades.

The local ham radio team earned a top 6% national ranking during the Winter Field Day disaster communications exercise held Jan 24-25 at the Alachua County Emergency Operations Center on Hawthorne Road and hosted a training conference with a team from Marion County.

Hundreds attended the Bricks and Minifigs grand opening on Jan.

31 at Newberry Square plaza, 1281 NW 76th Blvd.—the store buys, sells and trades new and used Lego sets and minifigures and featured a live radio broadcast, free food and an appearance by Batman.

UF students and faculty discussed the film 'Sinners' after it broke the Oscar nomination record with 16 nods + many local viewers praised its blend of Black storytelling and horror elements following acclaimed screenings in Gainesville theaters.

No. 3 Florida gymnastics defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 198.05–195.98 Friday night in Gainesville, led by strong scores from Selena Harris-Miranda, Skye Blakely, and Kayla DiCello.

The team will travel next Friday to face No. 7 Missouri.

No. 19 Florida hosts No. 23 Alabama today at 1 p.m. in the O’Connell Center in a ranked SEC matchup — coach Todd Golden said his team is set to counter Alabama’s lineup changes, including the return of center Charles Bediako after a temporary restraining order allowed him to play.

Racers are set to start Sick Week 2026 at Gainesville Raceway Sunday at 7 a.m. — testing and tech sessions will take place on Sunday ahead of the 1,000-mile race that begins Monday across Florida and South Georgia.

Florida’s track team began their 2026 indoor slate at the Arkansas Invitational with distance runner Jonathan Leon winning the 3000-meter session, Kelvin Cheruiyot setting a school record, and Riley Smith breaking the sub-4 minute barrier in the mile while sprinters, jumpers, and throwers also delivered strong performances.

Florida swim and dive ended its regular season with a sweep over Florida State thanks to standout efforts by senior Josh Liendo and freshman Ahmed Jaouadi — the team now prepares for the SEC Championships on Feb.

16 at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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.

Galentine’s at Raise Your Glass Wine Bar

7-9 p.m. — Raise Your Glass Wine Bar & Food — $ — Celebrate friendship and enjoy fabulous energy and wine with your best friends.

Bella Notte - A Valentine's Day Event

7-10 p.m. — Sweetwater Branch Inn — $20 deposit, $89 per person — Experience a romantic evening with Italian cuisine, fine wine, and live music for Valentine's Day.

Roy Book Binder with Corey Hall

7-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy storytelling blues and a blend of musical styles from Roy Book Binder.

AM/FM Festival

1-10 p.m. — How Bazar — Free entry — Celebrate Gainesville’s music scene with a showcase of local artists from various genres.

2026 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium

Feb 23-25 — Best Western Gateway Grand — Cost varies — Explore cutting-edge strategies in dairy and beef cattle nutrition at this premier symposium.

Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival

10 AM - 5 PM — Shoppes at Thornebrook — Free entry — Explore a vibrant collection of art and creativity in various mediums at this community festival.

Makaya McCraven Live Performance

9:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Check for ticket details — Experience the innovative sounds of drummer and composer Makaya McCraven blending jazz, hip-hop, and global traditions.