Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville officials and residents gathered at the new City Hall Plaza on Wednesday morning to launch the sixth annual Journey to Juneteenth celebrations with a flag raising.

Additional events include a Saturday celebration at the Cotton Club Museum and a film festival at the Hippodrome on June 6.

The Repurpose Project announced it will open a new donation center (Dystopian Dollar) next to its existing thrift and hardware stores on Northeast 23rd Avenue.

The new location will streamline community donations and support Gainesville’s sustainability efforts.

Film crews transformed downtown Micanopy into an 1860s south Georgia town with red clay and period signage for 'A Land Remembered.' The director is set to share insights as filming continues.

Gainesville Teen Court programs prove effective in reducing repeat offenses, a study finds, as youth gain responsibility through civic engagement.

The report recommends partnering with local schools to create structured Youth Civic Liaison Programs — a move hoped to boost community support and reduce recidivism.

NOAA predicts a below normal hurricane season with eight to 14 storms starting on June 1 (experts warn that strong hurricanes may form later as El Niño strengthens), so residents should remain prepared.

Alachua County Veteran Services and partners will hold the annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25 at Evergreen Cemetery (401 SE 21st Ave.) in Gainesville.

The free event starts at 10 a.m. with a complimentary lunch after the tribute.

Florida men’s golf won the Columbus Regional today with a 24-stroke lead — Luke Poulter set a career-best round after a rain delay.

The team will meet national championship rivals at Omni La Costa’s North Course in Carlsbad on Saturday, May 29.

Gators center Rueben Chinyelu returned to Gainesville for the 2025‑26 season — forgoing the NBA Draft to retain college eligibility and join Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon to help reclaim a championship.

He set new records last season with a double-double average and tested draft interest on Apr. 20.

Former Florida Gators player Mia Williams returns to Gainesville today with Texas Tech to start at second base in the Super Regional series beginning at 11 a.m. at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium; she left UF after two seasons amid coaching concerns & will have family watching in support.

The Florida Gators won the USA Today Network SEC All-Sports Trophy on May 21, marking their first overall title since 2017-18 and 29th in school history as they edged Texas with strong finishes in men’s basketball + women’s track and cross country.

The Saints softball team is playing in the NJCAA tournament for the first time since 2013 after a record-breaking season with 45 wins and key conference finishes.

Their tournament run begins Monday against Odessa College in Oklahoma.

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.

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.

Tech Coffee Social

9-10 a.m. — Resident Coffee — Free entry — Kick-start your day with stimulating conversations and connections among tech professionals.

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.

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.

Bird and Byron Acoustic Performance

6-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Check event page for pricing — Experience indie rock and soul with heartfelt songwriting from the Nashville-based duo Bird and Byron.

Eden Brent Live Blues Performance

7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of piano-driven blues and storytelling from award-winning artist Eden Brent.