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Gainesville
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities celebrated Memorial Day with ceremonies honoring service members in several areas. Gainesville city and county leaders gathered at Evergreen Cemetery to place flags at over 1,100 graves + Bradford County opened a new veterans park, and hundreds also joined the commemoration at Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former NBA and Florida point guard Jason Williams said his family declined to press charges after a fan hit his youngest daughter with objects during the Gainesville Super Regional on Monday, May 25, and the fan was ejected by campus police. The Gainesville Sun
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville households are feeling the pinch as rising fuel prices and higher housing costs mirror statewide trends, with a University of Florida survey showing lower-income groups report less confidence while wealthier families continue to spend. Experts warn that these trends may further challenge local affordability today. The Gainesville Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UF’s Presidential Search Advisory Committee named Stuart R. Bell as its sole finalist on May 18 amid online debate over his DEI record. He will visit Gainesville on June 3 and host forums at Emerson Hall (1 p.m.) for students, faculty and staff. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Gainesville Christian Community School held its 13th graduation on May 22 in a nearly full gym. Twelve seniors graduated while school leaders announced plans to expand dual-enrollment courses, add AP STEM classes, and build a new chemistry lab next year. Alachua Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UF/IFAS researchers released a guide called 'See Smoke? Smell Smoke? Be in the Know' that explains how prescribed burns lower wildfire risk and advises locals to use free online tools to check fire activity & air quality. The publication is available now through UF/IFAS Extension. Mainstreet Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County commissioners will decide today at 11:30 a.m. on three art proposals for the fire rescue headquarters' exterior at the county administration building (12 SE 1st St.). The options include a sculpture, a mural, and a relief design with a total project cost estimated at $70,000. Mainstreet Daily News
- ➤ Mayor Harvey Ward sent his Memorial Day message on May 25, urging Gainesville residents to honor fallen heroes and the sacrifices they made for liberty and justice. He referenced a passage by Eleanor Roosevelt (originally written during World War II) to stress the city's gratitude. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida lost to Texas Tech 10-8 on Friday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in a tense Super Regional game that marked Texas Tech’s first win over the Gators. Game 2 will be played on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on ABC. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Yesterday, the NCAA baseball tournament selection show revealed the 64-team field after several conference champions lost in their tournaments. The Gainesville Regional features Florida (8), Miami (28), Mercer and Milwaukee, giving local fans a fresh bracket to follow. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida baseball, the No. 8 seed, will host an NCAA Regional at Condron Ballpark starting Friday, May 29 at 1 p.m. ET + its first game against Rider will kick off a series of matches running through Monday, June 1 in Gainesville. The Gainesville Sun
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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
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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