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Gainesville
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center will resume daily tropical outlooks on Friday, May 15 to track disturbances showing potential for storm development. The outlooks (issued four times a day) will continue through Nov. 30. The Gainesville Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville will close West University Avenue from NW 17th Street to Gale Lemerand Drive on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. for Morgan Wallen's concert at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, so drivers should plan ahead + allow extra travel time. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ SW 20th Avenue will close between SW 34th Street and SW 38th Terrace from Monday, May 18 to Thursday, May 21 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly for Zaya Project construction (formerly Gilbane Apartments); drivers must use detours along SW 38th Terrace and Hull Road while residents keep home access. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Windstream installed over 80% of its high-speed internet in rural Alachua County, reaching about 4,000 locations in under a year. County commissioners raised concerns about service in Archer and pricing, and the company will look into connecting homes in that area. The Gainesville Sun
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The former Birdie Box property on Southwest 13th was sold for $1.2M to Miami-based Alphabet Capital Group, which plans a 93-unit student apartment complex — a design for modern student and professional living in Gainesville. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida baseball will travel to Baton Rouge today for a three-game series against LSU after wins over Oklahoma and Kentucky lifted the team to sixth in the SEC, with Caden McDonald posting strong hitting and pitching that may secure a tournament bye. WRUF
- ➤ Four regional softball teams advanced to today's finals after winning semifinal games with Trinity Catholic, Santa Fe, Columbia and GHS defeating The First Academy, Nature Coast Tech, Arnold and Wesley Chapel respectively; Madison County also won a 9-inning game over Branford. WCJB
- ➤ The Gators track and field team will run at the SEC Outdoor Championships today through May 16 at Hutsell-Rosen Track (Auburn) as the women aim for a triple crown and the men try to move up from a fourth-place finish. The Independent Florida Alligator
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Easy Star All-Stars Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience reggae-driven performances that reimagine classic albums.
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Black Uhuru Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Kids 12 & Under get in free — Experience reggae legends Black Uhuru and local favorites Macca Reggae Samba perform live under the stars.
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FREE Live on the Lawn: The Savants with The Shambles
6-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing outdoor concert featuring classic rock favorites in Gainesville.
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Gainesville Toddler Multi-Sport Program
9:00-10:50 a.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — $90 — Engaging multisport activities for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years during summer.
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The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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