Good morning, Gainesville.

Realtor Jonathan Mills and over 40 volunteers from The Mills Group renovated an Oak Hall teacher's home in Broadmoor on Saturday, June 13 using donated materials (flooring, paint, appliances, landscaping, and air-conditioning repairs).

The teacher, who is caring for her elderly parents this summer, will return for a grand reveal.

The Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance has launched a new website today that provides Gainesville and Alachua County residents with resources, crime data & upcoming event details.

Alliance leaders say the site will evolve with fresh engagement opportunities and updated prevention initiatives.

Eastside High appointed alumnus Donald Buie as athletic director on June 17.

The 33-year-old, who has served as defensive coordinator for four years, will continue to support all 17 teams and strengthen community partnerships.

A report by the Network for Public Education on Friday, June 26, found Florida’s K-12 schools earned a score of 14 out of 100 due to privatization, funding, and support issues.

Local educators say improvements are needed to boost community school success.

Florida will face hazardous heat this weekend ahead of the July 4 holiday with temperatures in Gainesville forecast to reach 97.1°F, nearly breaking a long-standing record, while scattered thunderstorms and drought affect nearly 80% of the state & meteorologists monitor a low chance of tropical development near the coast.

With 90s temperatures and heat indexes of 108, FPL advises Gainesville residents to raise their thermostat by one degree for a 5% cooling cost saving as a heat dome develops ahead of Fourth of July events.

Residents should adjust appliances and check AC filters (per officials) to manage energy use.

Nurses at UF Health Shands Hospital ratified a three-year contract on June 26 that improves wages and benefits for nearly 3,000 nurses (with $18.3M in wage increases and a $3.3M pledge to keep 2027 health insurance premiums flat).

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital ended its in-house pastoral care program as it shifted to a volunteer-based model; patients can still request visits from their preferred clergy (the change was confirmed in a June 24 email).

The Underrated golf tour kicks off Tuesday, June 30, at Mark Bostick golf course as 90 kids compete in a three-day tournament for college scouts—tour ambassador Will Lowery said top players have drawn scholarship offers from schools such as University of Oklahoma and University of South Florida.

Former Gator Micah Handlogten signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Utah Jazz on Thursday after entering the transfer portal on April 6 after receiving a medical hardship waiver.

The seven-foot-one center missed NBA Combine invites after a leg fracture and aims to prove himself in the pros.

#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.

Skweezy Jibbs Movie Premiere

6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Wooly — Tickets required — Enjoy the premiere of a comedy mockumentary about the making of a blockbuster film.

Parrotfish Live Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Signal Lounge — $10 cover — Experience the scummiest, most lovable rock band from Florida that promises an unforgettable live show.

Underoath Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Wooly — Tickets available — Experience an energetic performance by Underoath with soaring choruses and hard-hitting rhythms.

Asian Food Festival in Downtown Gainesville

3-11 p.m. — Depot Park — Free admission — Celebrate Asian cuisine with 60+ food vendors, live entertainment, and cultural performances over a fun-filled weekend.

Health & Safety Camp

1-5 p.m. — Millhopper Station South Community Association — Cost not specified — Engage early adolescents in fun activities focused on health, safety, and social skills.

The Main Event Basketball Tournament

All Day — Alachua County Sports & Events Center — Admission fee varies — Experience a weekend of competitive youth basketball as regional teams showcase their talent.

Summer Indoor Market at The Abbey

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Abbey at Blackadder — Free entry — Shop local for fresh produce and unique crafts at this vibrant indoor market.