Good morning, Gainesville.

Lexes Marie Baker, 19, was arrested yesterday morning after her roommate reported a one-year-old child locked in a private bathroom after Baker left the apartment the previous afternoon—she fled on foot when deputies arrived and now faces charges of child neglect without great bodily harm and resisting an officer without violence.

Gainesville police arrested Walmart employee Juliza Marie Santiago Rodriguez, 30, early yesterday after surveillance video from the Butler Plaza store showed her switching price tags to mis-scan higher-priced items—39 incidents totaling $1,628 in losses—and she later admitted the scheme was driven by financial hardship while she faces a felony charge and has been released on her own recognizance.

Gainesville police leaders honored 18 officers with the Police Service Award as 12 deputies and 6 communication officers were recognized for their service.

The ceremony underscored their commitment to community safety.

A U.S. District Court approved a historic $2.8 billion settlement that lets schools directly pay student-athletes starting July 1—marking a major change after nearly 120 years of indirect compensation in college sports.

The settlement establishes revenue sharing and a NIL clearinghouse to ensure fair payments to both current and former athletes.

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.

Live Music with Kenna Dee

7-11 p.m. — Mother's Pub & Grill North — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic favorites and delicious bites in a lively atmosphere.