Good morning, Gainesville.

Crews are advancing construction on a new outdoor dining space called the 'Streatery' in downtown Gainesville + the project is expected to open soon as a fresh venue for residents to enjoy outdoor meals.

Chef Carl Watts + the Gainesville Housing Authority will open a community kitchen in east Gainesville on July 18 with a free pop-up dinner called Eat Like It Matters from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 2626 E.

University Ave, aiming to offer meals in emergencies and culinary training for local youth.

Residents are seeing higher GRU bills as summer heat pushes up AC use in Gainesville; north central Florida hit upper-90s temperatures.

The rising energy demand is making costs climb on hot summer days.

Schools in Alachua County (home to Gainesville) are scheduled to open on Monday, Aug.

10 per Florida law, while other districts start as late as Aug. 13; families should check local calendars to confirm when summer break ends.

The Tardigrades, the Alachua County 4-H Envirothon Team (coached by Amy and Jonathan Pruden), won the state contest at Arthur R.

Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on July 10 and will represent Florida at the international NCF Envirothon (July 19-25) at Mississippi State University.

Gainesville residents can vote for who they think is the best small school baseball player — a key part of the Gainesville Sun’s release of All-Area teams.

The online poll closes Tuesday, July 14 at noon.

The Gainesville Sun’s countdown of the top 30 players from the 1996 national championship team now spotlights Jevon Kearse (the Freak) at No. 22.

The Fort Myers native recorded 44 tackles as a redshirt freshman and later played 10 years in the NFL.

The Florida Gators athletic teams wrapped up the (2025-26) season with mixed results, as baseball reached the SEC tournament semis with key individual honors, women's lacrosse extended its NCAA streak despite a title game loss, and standout performances in golf and swimming boosted team records.

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.

L'Eclair Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket required — Experience the psychedelic funk sounds of 'L'Eclair' with hypnotic grooves and global rhythms.

Grant Peeples Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt folk music infused with storytelling and humor from Grant Peeples.