Good morning, Gainesville.

A family in Alachua County celebrated 100 years of owning six acres on July 4 as Tatyana Peterson spent over 20 years tracing her family’s history from a property bought in 1925—she said the legacy shows the real value of generational land ownership.

On July 4, Micanopy held its annual 4th of July parade where families, kids, dogs, and live music celebrated America’s 249th anniversary—residents gathered for the festive event.

Jillian Colosimo, a 22-year-old UF alum, broke tradition by becoming the first female drum captain and center snare for the Fightin’ Gator Marching Band for the 2024–25 academic year—her leadership has inspired high school students and reshaped the drumline.

The University of Florida Fightin’ Gator Marching Band named Jillian Colosimo its first female drum captain and center snare, breaking a tradition that spanned over 100 years.

Colosimo, a 22-year-old alumna, will lead a 30-member drumline for the next academic year—she has inspired young percussionists to see a future in leadership roles—.

Florida Gator Cole Stanford, a transfer from Lenoir-Rhyne (a Division II school with a .393 average, 20 home runs and 56 RBI), becomes the third catcher added by coach Sully.

He joins fellow recruits AJ Malzone and TCU’s Karson Bowen as the team builds depth at the position.

Florida's baseball team lost seven players to the transfer portal—five pitchers and two catchers—and added six new players to fill key positions ahead of the MLB Draft later this month.

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.

Early Bird Metal Show: Nibiru, Northwood, Sardaukar

7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — All ages — Experience an electrifying night of local metal with Nibiru, Northwood, and Sardaukar igniting the stage.

Open House at Eloise Gardens

4-7 p.m. — 6326 SW 90th St — Free entry — Discover a spacious, remodeled home with luxurious features in Gainesville's charming community.

Alachua County Farmers Market

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Alachua County Farmers' Market — Free entry — Explore local produce and goods from growers within 50 miles.

Florida 4-H Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Reitz Union — Ticket information available — Celebrate the 2025 inductees of the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame and their contributions to youth development.

Fire Rescue Cadets Compete at the Gator Fire Games

9 AM – 4 PM — Alachua County Sports & Event Center — Free entry — Watch aspiring first responders in action as they tackle challenges modeled after real-life situations.