Good morning, Gainesville.

A 19-year-old died in Gainesville after a motorcycle crash—occurring near midnight on June 12.

Dionte Dewayne Small, 22, was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with sexual battery, false imprisonment, domestic battery by strangulation, and theft after he allegedly followed his ex-girlfriend—who had left him because of domestic violence—to a friend's apartment and attacked her by hitting her and stealing her phone and purse.

At a Wednesday meeting, the GRU Authority Board said it is preparing a lawsuit after the city moved forward with a reworded referendum to regain control of the utility—this follows a city commission meeting last week where officials advanced the measure despite a judge blocking an earlier referendum preferred by voters. Longtime customer Janice Gary expressed frustration with the repeated efforts and the authority’s political role.

The Florida Gators lacrosse team signed graduate transfer goalkeeper Paige Crowther from the University of Oregon on Thursday — a Pennsylvania native who started 14 of 15 games and made 192 saves last season.

She joins fellow transfers Boo DeWitt and Ava Kristynik to strengthen the defending Final Four team.

Florida's Malcolm Clemons, an Olympian and five time All-American, won the long jump national title on June 12 at the NCAA Outdoor Track Championships, as his jump of 8.04 meters helped the Gators move into second place in the men's team standings.

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.

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

6:30-8:45 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live orchestra's candlelit homage to the legendary rock band Queen.