Good morning, Gainesville.

Jimmy Wilson is rebuilding the Gainesville Word of Mouth Facebook group after Facebook deleted the original group, which Gina Jones founded 10 years ago — the group had over 90,000 members before its removal for vague rule violations.

Candace Marie Naughton, 43, was arrested on June 15 after four people said she pointed a gun at them during a road rage incident on the 5200 block of SW 20th Avenue—she now faces four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with bail set at $10,000.

Florida Highway Patrol is seeking the driver of a semi that hit a 45-year-old Gainesville man on I-75 near the Williston Road exit at about 8:55 a.m. yesterday — the victim died after the driver fled the scene.

Today the Lake City Council votes on standardizing park hours after recent incidents, and on Tuesday a joint meeting between Alachua County and Gainesville City will discuss a potential partnership to advance the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire.

On Thursday, Juneteenth celebrations in Williston include a Freedom Day Festival with an opening ceremony at Heritage Park Pavilion—while on Friday Florida will release county-by-county unemployment numbers for May.

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.

An Evening with Dauzat St. Marie

7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Check event for cost — Experience the powerful Americana duo Dauzat St. Marie weaving soulful melodies.

Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA

8 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Experience the iconic hits of ABBA performed by a string quartet in a spectacular setting.