Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville will host free Gun Violence Awareness Month events in June, featuring a memorial at Squirrel Ridge Park on May 30 (10 a.m. to noon) and a proclamation at City Hall Auditorium on June 4 as community partners encourage healing and dialogue.

Heartwood Soundstage in Gainesville will host the With Everything Going On festival on May 30 (4 to 10 p.m.), featuring local and regional talent and launching local songwriter Jordan Burchel’s new album.

The University of Florida will offer an Early Decision admissions option for students confident in UF as their first choice.

Applicants can submit by Aug. 1 for a decision mid-December with final applications due Oct. 15 — a change made after feedback from local high schools and parents.

A University of Florida study reviewed over 300 articles and found hurricanes can benefit wildlife by filling breeding pools + boosting food sources while also spreading invasive species as scientists prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1.

The Gainesville Planned Parenthood health center will close next month, leaving patients concerned as the nearest facility is 80 miles away (forcing longer travel times for routine care).

Today, 64 teams begin the NCAA baseball tournament and the Gainesville regional includes Florida, Miami, Troy and Rider, with Florida expected to face rival Miami (which swept a recent set) while Rider banks on senior ace PJ Craig to advance into the College World Series.

Florida football hired Buster Faulkner from Georgia Tech as its new offensive coordinator under head coach Jon Sumrall (he will earn $2.1 million this season with options to boost his salary) and announced further salary details for staff ranging from $350,000 to $1.85 million.

Florida baseball will host the Gainesville Regional on Friday, May 29 with the Gators opening against Rider at 1 p.m. on ESPN+; season ticket holders can purchase tickets while public sales begin Thursday, May 28 at 10 a.m. with berm seats starting at $48.

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.

Juvenile Live at Heartwood Soundstage

7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy hip-hop performance with classic hits and crowd favorites.

Celebrity Bingo Fundraiser

6-9 p.m. — Senior Recreation Center — Community support event — Enjoy an evening of celebrity bingo, games, prizes, and food while benefiting Gianna’s Place.