Good morning, Gainesville.

A 23 year old Gainesville woman died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen after arriving at UF Health Shands just before 5 a.m. on April 22 + detectives later released her husband after questioning.

Detectives questioned a man after he brought his wife to UF Health Shands with a gunshot wound to the abdomen just before 5 a.m.; she died in the hospital and investigators later treated their home on the 100 block of Northwest 7th Terrace as a crime scene.

Detective Donna Montague of Gainesville PD’s child sex crimes unit has worked 23 years on sensitive cases and now leads a four-member team that has seen a 100% rise in cases since January, resulting in new local arrests including a daycare operator sentenced to 40 years (she earned a national award in digital forensics in April).

On April 22, former state senator Lauren Book and local artist Ari Uburti painted a mural titled 'In My Healing Era' on the 34th Street Wall in Gainesville to honor abuse survivors—its design was inspired by friendship bracelets worn by Taylor Swift fans.

UF students danced nonstop for 26.2 hours at the Stephen C.

O’Connell Center on April 5-6 and raised $1,351,566.99 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The funds will be used to renovate pediatric care areas (Units 44 and 45) and support hospital programs.

Florida beat Georgia Southern 12-1 in a walk-off win Tuesday evening at Condron Family Ballpark; Luke Heyman hit a grand slam in the seventh inning to keep the team perfect in midweek matchups.

The No. 7 Florida softball team will host USF today at 6 p.m. at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

The Gators are coming off a conference series win against No. 17 Alabama — they last beat the Bulls 8-0 in five innings on February 9.

Buchholz Bobcats finished their regular season with a 26–1 record and earned the No. 1 seed in the FHSAA 6A State Championships — they will host the first two games of the regional quarterfinal series today against First Coast High School.

The Florida men’s basketball team won a national title on April 8—its first since 2007—and Gainesville fans now watch the football team build hope as freshman quarterback DJ Lagway stepped in after Graham Mertz was injured while the coach kept key players on the team to boost chances for a national championship run next season.

The Easton Newberry Archery Center in Newberry is hosting the 2025 World Archery Youth Championship Trials today where archers in the under-21 and under-18 classes will shoot 72 arrows to earn a spot on the U.S. team.

After the trials, the center will hold a three-day Gator Cup contest with nearly 700 archers competing — including Olympic athletes Brady Ellison, Catalina GNoriega, Casey Kaufhold and Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez.

Artwalk Gainesville

11 PM – 2 AM — Downtown Gainesville — Free entry — Explore local galleries and artist studios on a self-guided art tour.

Tyler's Hope Cajun Crawfish Boil

2-6 p.m. — Momentum Labs — Ticket required — Enjoy a delicious Cajun crawfish boil, live music, and fun outdoor activities to benefit Dystonia Awareness.

24th Annual Equal Access Clinic 5K Race

9:00 – 11:30 AM — Southwest Recreation Center — Registration fee applies — Run for a cause to support the local free clinic and its services.

Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners

8 PM — Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of college football live in Gainesville.

Gainesville Kitchen & Bath Grand Opening

5-7 p.m. — Gainesville Kitchen & Bath — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening of a family-owned local business in Gainesville's vibrant community.

1st Friday's R&B Night

9 PM – 2 AM — Vecinos Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy the best R&B vibes in Gainesville with surprises waiting at the end of the night.

BLAAC Creative Community Pop-Up

12-5 p.m. — The Bull — Free entry — Support local artists and entrepreneurs at the First Annual Creative Community Pop-Up Shop.

Season Finale Pops — HornSquad

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful evening filled with surprises and popular treats at the orchestra's annual celebration.

Haile Farmers Market

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Plantation Hall in the Haile Village Center — Free entry — Experience a vibrant market featuring fresh local produce and artisanal goods every Saturday.

Gainesville Cars and Coffee Gathering

8 AM – 5 PM — Ford's Garage Gainesville — Free entry — Gather with fellow car enthusiasts at this casual community event.