Good morning, Gainesville.

The NE 31st Avenue Trail, a nearly one-mile (10-foot-wide) asphalt path linking residential areas, schools and commercial centers along NE 15th Street to NE Waldo Road and greenspaces like Unity Park and Flatwoods Conservation Area, opened June 2 to offer safe walking and cycling routes.

Publix announced its new Smokehouse Marinated Pork Belly for Burnt Ends for summer and outlined upcoming store openings in Florida later this month (Fort Lauderdale on June 4, Bradenton on June 11, Winter Haven on June 18).

While the Atlantic basin remains quiet, forecasters predict a tropical depression will form soon in the Pacific (near the southern tip of Baja California).

Residents are advised to monitor official updates as weather systems continue to evolve along Florida’s coast.

Free summer meals will be served through the federally funded Summer Meals Program at 70 sites and grab-and-go locations starting June 8 in Alachua County.

Children 18 and under can get breakfast and lunch with no registration needed (families should call ahead for take-home kits).

Florida basketball star Alex Condon was selected for the Australian men's national team to play in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers (marking his debut) scheduled for July 3-6 in Perth.

Florida basketball star Alex Condon was named to the Australian national team for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Perth from July 3-6, making him the third Gator to join a senior national team.

Former Florida football standout Vernon Hargreaves III will be inducted into the UF Athletic Hall of Fame this fall at a banquet on Friday, Oct.

9 in Gainesville — recognizing his top honors with the Gators and six NFL seasons.

Florida coach Jon Sumrall’s assistant salaries are public, with offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner for over $2 million, defensive coordinator Brad White at about $1.85 million, and others earning $750K to $950K from a $16.3 million annual pool (with raises) as Sumrall earns $7.45 million yearly (after a 2025 playoff run).

Florida baseball and softball seasons ended when the Gators lost to Troy at Condron Family Ballpark on May 31 and June 1.

The Swampcast panel said pitching issues + defensive lapses hurt the teams, and the softball side also lacked enough depth against Texas Tech.

The FHSAA proposed a new Open Division playoff format using MaxPreps rankings for sports including football, basketball, soccer, baseball and softball.

Teams get split into two brackets—each playing round-robin games before state semifinals and a championship, with the division set to start in the 2026-27 school year.

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.

#iDoit4mycity Weekend: Services Event

3-7 p.m. — Pulp Arts — Free entry — Engage in a vibrant community experience with a mix of entertainment and education over the weekend.