Good morning, Gainesville.

On May 28, the local restaurant Afternoon off Northwest 10th Avenue became the first in Gainesville to be recognized in the Michelin Guide, and its made-from-scratch dishes + locally sourced produce have drawn growing local support.

The Glass Onion Studio celebrated its first month in its new Gainesville space on Northwest 13th Street and now offers stained glass classes for art lovers.

Owners Shamus McGovern and JJ Mincey plan to expand their hands-on sessions (and continue local festival participation) for creative residents.

The University of Florida’s defense research program, originally recognized for countering Nazi V-1 bombs during WWII, continues through its FLARE program to advance secure research and workforce development.

It partners with the Army on campuses in Gainesville and Shalimar—ensuring its historical contribution remains vital.

The Gainesville City Commission approved a $3.5 million plan to restore Bivens Arm Park (replacing the boardwalk and cleaning up the marsh) through phases that remove invasive plants and excess sediment.

The work is expected to be finished later this year.

Florida Alzheimer’s advocate Christina Ramos returned from Capitol Hill to Gainesville during Alzheimer’s & Brain Cancer Awareness Month to launch the One Call for ALZ initiative, urging Americans each Friday in June from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to call elected officials for better Alzheimer’s care under the ASAP Act.

HCA Florida Healthcare hosted a butterfly release Friday morning at the duck pond at 6400 W Newberry Road to honor cancer survivors during National Cancer Survivors Month — hospital leaders, physicians, survivors and city representatives attended.

Florida fired pitching coach David Kopp after a loss to Troy in the Florida Regional on Friday night.

He spent five seasons with the Gators and also served as FAU's pitching coach and recruiting coordinator from 2017-21.

Florida football coach Jon Sumrall secured the commitment of 4-star edge rusher Cahron Wheeler to the 2027 class during his official visit from June 4-6 (Wheeler is from St. Paul's School in Baltimore), adding to an already well-ranked recruiting effort.

Florida baseball lost 10-2 to Troy in the NCAA Gainesville Regional on Monday when its transfer portal opened.

Coach Kevin O’Sullivan now faces a busy offseason as the team added standout catcher Jon Embury (FGCU) and lost several players, including MLB Draft prospects.

Trenton junior Addison Allaire, a Florida commit, was named Florida’s Gatorade Softball Player of the Year on June 5 — she posted impressive stats and led her team to its third state championship, becoming only the second Gainesville-area player to receive the honor in a decade.

Florida basketball will host Duke in the ACC/SEC Challenge, marking the first game held in Gainesville since 1937.

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.

WUFT’s Fanfares & Fireworks

6-10 p.m. — UF Bandshell at Flavet Field — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day Eve with live music, food trucks, and a dazzling fireworks finale.

AVELLO Concert

9:00 p.m. — Vivid Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying night with AVELLO in Gainesville.