Good morning, Gainesville.

Douglas Gillen, longtime owner of Gillen Broadcasting (operator of KISS 105.3 and 98.9 JAMZ for nearly 40 years), died on Feb.

12. He was remembered as a respected pillar of our community.

UF students from Mountain Productions will stage 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' at How Bazar downtown from Feb.26-Feb.28 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Tickets cost $20 and are available online.

Buchholz High School opened a student-run pantry to address food insecurity among students and families.

The pantry, supported by the local Mach Charitable Trust + Bread of the Mighty, is open Mondays from 3 to 4 with inventory funding committed for four years.

Students at the Alachua Regional Science and Engineering Fair showcased inventive projects on topics from space agriculture to nanobot cancer cures yesterday at Westwood Middle School, engaging judges with detailed research.

Howard Bishop Middle School boosts student attendance with new incentives by hosting Freestyle Friday and a Student of the Month program.

The school partners with local organizations (including CHS and Santa Fe College) to provide wraparound support for students.

The Alachua County Housing and Strategic Division is calling for grant proposals to fund the East Gainesville Legacy Project, which will develop market-rate and affordable single-family homes at a 13-acre site at Southeast 15th Street and Southeast 8th Avenue.

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 20.

Florida softball beat Jacksonville 11-1 in its home opener at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on Feb.

11. The team hit two homers and a grand slam (a key play) to secure the win.

Florida Gators softball will host the Florida Classic at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium today, playing Marshall at 3:30 p.m. and Georgia Tech at 6 p.m. They will play FIU at 2 p.m. and Marshall at 4:30 p.m. Saturday and close Sunday against Georgia Tech at 11:30 a.m. on WRUF.

Florida coach Jon Sumrall has added two wide receiver coaches (Trent McKnight for inside routes and Marcus Davis for outside plays) to boost player development for the upcoming season.

The dual system will allow more focused drills for rising receivers.

Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs played a midweek SEC game on Wednesday, Feb.

11 at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens — fans saw strong moves from both teams.

Florida gymnastics will square off against Oklahoma today at 6:45 p.m. ET at the O'Connell Center, with the meet broadcast on ESPN2 and streamed via ESPN; tickets start at $16 with entry through designated gates.

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.

Comedian Angelo Colina Live

7-11 p.m. — The Wooly — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina as he brings his stand-up in Spanish to Gainesville.

Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K

8-11 a.m. — UF Genetics Institute — $35 to participate — A community-focused 5K run/walk supporting lung disease research and patient education.

2026 Gainesville Guitar Festival

7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Celebrate guitar music with performances, workshops, and gear swaps at this annual festival.

Taste of the Bayou Love & Food Fest

12-6 p.m. — The Oaks Mall — Free entry — Celebrate local flavors with delicious bites and lively music in Gainesville's food fest.