Good morning, Gainesville.

UF undergraduates Ava Theng and Tara Fenelon launched Pathways to Wellness to help people experiencing homelessness in Gainesville and Pensacola connect with essential support such as hygiene kits, cancer screening information and bicycles using a $10,000 grant.

They partnered with local organizations and UF departments—like UF Health Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach—to offer additional resources including a course on growing fruits and vegetables.

Gainesville police arrested Priscilla Aqucila Ealy, 32, on June 6 on a child neglect charge after a neighbor reported her disabled five-year-old was left alone and screaming for 45 minutes at an apartment off Tower Road, and deputies questioned her claim of leaving the child with a babysitter while she drove to Jacksonville—traffic cameras tracked her vehicle on Tower Road before she said she left.

Richard Sterck's restaurant The Paper Bag in Gainesville serves creative sandwiches like Tre Way Jay, and a local review says the bold flavors give each bite a deep, almost spiritual taste (Guy Fieri praised the diner on his show).

The Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center (opened two years ago) celebrated the graduation of 13 preschool scholars (this year's class) as it marked a milestone in early education.

UF alumnus Rithik Raja will release a new version of the Gathr app at the beginning of Fall to help students find clubs—he created the app after the original version lost users and designed it to be simpler.

The updated app is set to connect students with campus organizations more directly.

Gainesville’s RTS announced bus route changes that will begin on June 30 after UF reduced its transit funding, including merging some routes and canceling others.

The update was presented to the city commission on June 5—officials said the system will seek extra support to help all riders.

Xie Qi and Human-level Treatment

1-5 p.m. — Academy for Five Element Acupuncture — $100 — Enhance your understanding of xie qi and explore human-level treatment in this interactive course for acupuncturists.

Do Business with the City

9-11 a.m. — Thomas Center — Free entry — Connect with City of Gainesville purchasing pros and discover resources for local business growth.

Gainesville Toddler Multi-Sport Program

9-10:50 a.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — $85 — Enjoy a fun and active multisport program for toddlers over four weeks.

Father's Day Celebration at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Kanapaha Botanical Gardens — Free for fathers — Celebrate Dad with nature's beauty and enjoy a day out together.

Lift & Lengthen: Cupping and Stretching Techniques

9 AM – 6 PM — Florida School of Massage — $205 — Learn to blend cupping and stretching for enhanced recovery and flexibility in bodywork.

3-Day Virtual CRASH Training

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Virtual CRASH Training Center — 21 ACTAR CEUs available — Enhance your skills in video analysis and 3-D environments with expert guidance from Bob Scurlock, Ph.D.

Foot Reflexology Training for Massage Therapists

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Florida School of Massage — $400, $350 if paid by June 14th — Enhance your massage practice with specialized reflexology techniques and insights.

Vacation Bible School 2025

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — 8001 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL — Free entry — Engage kids from Kindergarten to 5th grade in a week of fun, learning, and community service.

Learn to Draw From Life Workshop

6-9 p.m. — Nightjar, Gainesville, FL — Class 1: $5 Reservation Fee, Classes 2 & 3: Pay-What-You-Can — Explore the fundamentals of drawing through engaging lessons in a supportive setting.

Jack Gamble Melon Run

8-11 a.m. — Albert Ray Massey Park — Entry fee applies — Celebrate Independence Day with a refreshing three-mile run in Gainesville's favorite tradition.