Daily
Gainesville
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country star Morgan Wallen performed on his 'Still The Problem' tour this weekend at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, drawing sold-out crowds as he shared the stage with Florida legends Tim Tebow & Steve Spurrier and skipped the Gator chomp despite local expectations. WCJB
- ➤ Country music star Morgan Wallen brought out former Gators head coach Steve Spurrier at his Gainesville concert on Saturday, praising their shared background and connection. His remarks added a local twist to the show. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buchholz baseball lost to St. Thomas Aquinas 5-1 on Saturday at Hammond Stadium after a key base running error shifted momentum. The team, which had overcome early season struggles and won the state semifinal against Martin County, missed another state championship opportunity. WCJB
- ➤ The Florida Gators won against Georgia Tech on Sunday with ace pitcher Keagan Rothrock and Taylor Shumaker’s early two-run homer propelling them to the Super Regionals. The team will host the series from May 21 to May 24 (Gainesville) as they await the Lubbock Regional champion. WCJB
- ➤ Taylor Shumaker hit her 40th career home run & Keagan Rothrock pitched a strong game as the Gators defeated Georgia Tech 5-2 in the NCAA Gainesville Regional final Sunday afternoon at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, advancing to the Super Regionals. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators softball will host Texas Tech in the Super Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium — general tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 19 at 10 a.m. with prices starting at $20, and the three-game series is scheduled for either May 21-23 or May 22-24. GatorSports
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
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