Good morning, Gainesville.

Mark Swain, CEO of Arc of Alachua, announced on May 29 that he stepped down after nine years to be closer to family; the nonprofit will soon begin its search for a new leader.

Millhopper Montessori School’s Spotlight Kids Thespian Group organized a campus food drive to support Peaceful Paths—collecting over 200 canned items from students, families and staff during a two-week period ending May 29.

GRU announced it will lower its electric fuel adjustment charge to 50 mills on June 1 as natural gas prices eased, cutting a 1,000-kWh residential electric bill by about $5 for customers ahead of summer.

Afternoon Restaurant at 231 NW 10th Ave. in Gainesville was honored in the Michelin Guide's first statewide selection for Florida on May 29 at 11:55 a.m. The restaurant will host biweekly pop-ups starting June 5 to test new dinner concepts.

Florida baseball opened the NCAA Regional Friday when Russell Sandefer started against Rider, his x-rays coming back negative (clearing an earlier arm injury).

Coach Kevin O’Sullivan praised his command from a performance against Georgia and said he is ready for his NCAA tournament debut.

Florida rallied on Friday in the Gainesville Regional opener, edging Rider 8 to 7 with a walk off homer by Brendan Lawson in the bottom of the ninth.

The Gators will face the winner of Troy and Miami Saturday at 6 p.m. in the winners' bracket game.

Florida track athletes finished qualifiers in Lexington, securing 11 spots at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene from June 10-13.

Senior Justin Braun recorded a personal best in the 400 meter race, becoming the sixth fastest quarter miler in NCAA history while teammates excelled in field events.

Venice High ace Carter Cox is switching from FAU to the Gators and helped lead his team to the Class 7A state title game with a record 13 wins and a 1.03 ERA — giving the Gators three top 25 pitchers for next season.

Florida baseball clinched a walk-off win over Rider today when Brendan Lawson hit the winning home run—a thrilling finish that energized the game.

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.