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Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Gainesville partnered with Cotton Club Museum to host its sixth annual Emancipation Proclamation celebration, featuring a community walk starting at Depot Park plus a public reading and educational panel to close out Juneteenth events. WCJB
- ➤ The Matheson History Museum will host the premiere of 'Voices of Life: The Legacy of the Alachua County Crisis Center' on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. Q&A with Joe Thigpen, Ariel Drescher (the current director) and filmmaker Collin Whitlock follows, marking the Crisis Center's 55+ years of service. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greg Rothrock cheered his daughter Keagan during the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on Saturday, May 23. His lively chants — a known boost for the team — made him a local celebrity among fans. GatorSports
- ➤ Columbia won the FHSAA softball championship on May 23 by defeating Lake Wales 3-2 and extending a 16-game winning streak. Freshman pitcher Ryleigh Stone led the Tigers to their second title (the team last won in 2013) with a standout performance. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida baseball lost 8–7 to Georgia in a SEC semifinal at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium after a rain delay sparked late Bulldog runs — the Gators will rest their arms this week before hosting the Gainesville Regional next weekend, with the field announced Monday at noon on ESPN2. WRUF
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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
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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