Good morning, Gainesville.

Publix stores in Florida will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 20 because they only close on three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter) and normally open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at over 870 locations.

Retired NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal teamed up with 7-Eleven to launch a new Slurpee called Shaq-A-Licious, which features a tangy Sour Pineapple flavor inspired by his (Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies) and offers a 6.2 oz bag of gummies for $2 at participating locations.

A portion of Northwest 24th Road will be known as Whitfield Jenkins Road in honor of the former Marion County NAACP president.

City officials said the renaming will take effect soon + the change aims to recognize his impact on the community.

The Alachua County Commission and the City of Gainesville Commission will hold a joint meeting on Monday, March 24, at 1 p.m. in the Grace Knight Conference Room (12 SE 1st St.) at the Alachua County Administration Building.

The meeting will review the annual GCRA Report and be available to view live.

Alachua County will host the World Masters Games starting Sunday as athletes from around the globe come to compete in various events.

Local staff from Visit Gainesville will help the competitors settle in — some warm-up activities are scheduled for this weekend.

Florida point guard Walter Clayton Jr. surpassed 2,000 career points Friday night as he scored 23 points to lead the Gators to a 95—69 win over Norfolk State.

He now trails only Neal Walk for the most points scored in two seasons at UF.

Florida Gators Baseball vs. Georgia Bulldogs

The Florida Gators face off against the Georgia Bulldogs in the final game of their weekend series at Condron Ballpark.

Live Performance by Josh Meloy

Country music singer/songwriter Josh Meloy will perform live, showcasing his storytelling abilities and heartfelt songs.

Tech Happy Hours

5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Bull — Free entry — Network and collaborate with the local tech community in a relaxed atmosphere.

Shut Up & Write!® Gainesville

11 AM – 1 PM — Maude's Cafe — Free entry — Empower writing by joining a supportive community for uninterrupted creative time.

Open House at 8049 SW 80th Lane, Gainesville

Explore a beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the Longleaf Village community featuring modern amenities and energy-efficient features.

Gainesville Business and Real Estate Networking Mixer

5:30-7:30 p.m. | Depot Village | Free entry | Connect with local business and real estate professionals over insightful discussions.

Lily Rose Live Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience a rising star of country music with her viral hits and energetic performance.

Gators Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Condron Family Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling baseball showdown between the Gators and Commodores in Gainesville.

Free to Fly 5K Trail Run

12 PM — Hickory Forest — Free entry — Participate in a community-focused trail run for all ages and skill levels.

Big: Culture and Arts Festival 2025

8:00 PM – 12:30 AM — Loosey's Downtown Gainesville — $45 — Experience a circus-themed celebration of music, art, and community with activities for all ages.