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Gainesville
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music fans gathered near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as local bars opened early and law enforcement set up road closures for Morgan Wallen’s concert at The Swamp tonight. Fans enjoyed a lively bar hop before the show — marking a night of community celebration for live music. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pranay Gadikota, a Buchholz High senior, was named one of fewer than 630 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program semifinalists nationwide. He overcame personal challenges and earned a $70,000 scholarship that will support his upcoming Harvard studies in neuroscience. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TaskForce for Ending Homelessness released the official 2026 Point-in-Time Count on May 15 showing 613 homeless individuals across six counties, with 414 sheltered + 199 unsheltered, marking a decline from last year's numbers. Enhanced outreach efforts and improved mapping tools contributed to the drop. Alachua Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ DJ's Cast Iron Burgers in northwest Gainesville is preparing to open its new brick-and-mortar spot after thriving as a food truck off Newberry Road (NW Eighth Avenue), offering hand-cooked burgers on cast iron and hand-cut fries. Locals can soon enjoy this familiar, tasty option in the community. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buchholz baseball reached the FHSAA Final Four after beating Pace in two games last night (10-2 then 10-6) and will now face Martin County in the state semifinals, marking its third straight title run. GatorSports
- ➤ On Friday, the Gators shut out Florida A&M 12-0 at the NCAA Regional in Gainesville with Taylor Shumaker hitting a three-run homer, and they will play Georgia Tech Saturday at 10:00 a.m. WCJB
- ➤ The Florida Gators women's golf team advanced to the NCAA Championships for the 30th time after finishing third in the Tallahassee Regional on Wednesday. Gainesville freshman Katelyn Huber led the team—now set to begin championship play in Carlsbad on Friday, May 22. WRUF
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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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