Good morning, Gainesville.

TV20 announced its new community partnership with Make-A-Wish Central and North Central Florida for the annual Make-A-Wish Wishmakers Brunch in Gainesville.

The event will feature local community engagement — details will be shared soon.

Two Frazer School students qualified for U.S. Olympiad camps on May 4.

Ajay Sawant, the only Florida student invited to the U.S. Biology Olympiad camp, and Eric Li, selected for the U.S. Earth Science Olympiad camp, achieved rare honors in national competitions (only 20 and 40 qualifiers respectively).

A Gainesville pre-K teacher is being recognized this month for her dedication to early childhood education — the honor underscores her positive impact on young students in the community.

The school board is weighing rezoning plans after Alachua Elementary’s planned closure will affect 3,200 students at Irby Elementary and Mebane Middle.

Families will receive letters on new zones for the upcoming school year.

Crews from the Florida Forest Service and Alachua County Fire Rescue are battling a 100-acre wildfire south of Hawthorne today — County Road 325 west of Lochloosa Lake is closed between County Road 346 and Southeast 152nd Lane.

Motorists should slow down as smoke reduces visibility.

Hurricane Preparedness Week is underway with day two urging residents to stock up on supplies, plan evacuation routes, and review insurance before the 2026 season begins (as recommended by NOAA).

Gainesville residents can enjoy the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaking today and tomorrow as Halley’s Comet debris may produce up to 50 meteors per hour from dark spots + a bright waning gibbous moon could limit visibility.

Alachua County inspectors released restaurant inspection results from April 27 to May 3; two Gainesville locations were ordered closed for serious health violations & four establishments failed routine checks.

UF researchers in Gainesville have developed a synthetic mucus treatment for IBD as tests on adult mice over 10 days showed no harm and improved gut barrier; they plan to seek FDA approval so patients can soon drink it daily.

Mother's Day is coming on May 10 and Publix will be open for shoppers picking up ingredients for a special meal or last-minute gifts — local residents should note shipping deadlines for online orders are rapidly approaching.

Georgia took the top spot in the SEC baseball power rankings after Week 12 + Daniel Jackson led in key stats while Florida held sixth place and Auburn and Texas A&M shifted positions.

Former Florida softball player Kelsey Stewart was selected to join the UF Athletic Hall of Fame on Monday, May 4 for her record-setting career and two national championships; she will be honored on Friday, Oct.

9 before the Florida football game.

Million Dollar Quartet Performance

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the musical retelling of the iconic recording session featuring Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

Florida Gators vs. Kentucky Wildcats Baseball

12-1 p.m. — Condron Ballpark — Free giveaway — Wrap up the SEC series with Florida Gators baseball facing off against Kentucky Wildcats.

81st Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival

9 AM – 4 PM — Newberry Watermelon Festival — Free entry — Enjoy family fun with games, crafts, and live entertainment while savoring delicious Florida Watermelon.

North Central Florida Women in Blues Showcase

3-6 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Celebrate the power of blues music with talented female artists in an engaging atmosphere.

Our Town by Thornton Wilder

7:30 p.m. — Gainesville Community Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that explores the essential truths of life in a small town.

Gainesville Speed Dating for Singles in Their 20s and 30s

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tinker Restaurant — Ticket cost unknown — Connect with up to 12 local singles through engaging 6-minute dates.

Ole 60 Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets starting at $83 each — Enjoy a night of live music in Gainesville's vibrant venue.

UF Short Course in Horticulture

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Straughn IFAS Extension Center — Registration fees apply — Explore emerging environmental challenges and innovative horticultural solutions.

Easy Star All-Stars Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience reggae-driven performances that reimagine classic albums.