Good morning, Gainesville.

A Gainesville mother-daughter duo has launched a local food initiative that serves nourishing meals to area families.

Their program, which began last week, will host community dinners soon+ encouraging connection and support.

Grassroots hosted the inaugural farm-to-table dinner, Eat Like It Matters, on July 18 at Elite Service Plaza (2626 E.

University Ave). The free event showcased dishes by Chef Carl Watts in collaboration with Chef Empowerment and the Housing Authority and set quarterly dinners to boost food access in east Gainesville.

First Magnitude Brewing Company hosted Swamp Boogie III on Saturday with food trucks, live music and booths as a fundraiser for the Florida Springs Council, an environmental group supporting local springs.

The event celebrated summer with art & conservation education in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Emerald Scarab, a new women-owned tattoo shop at 903 NW Sixth Street, celebrated its grand opening on July 12 after a month of soft opening.

The shop, with four tattoo artists and a piercer, will offer fresh flash designs for back-to-school and Halloween.

Matheson History Museum is launching a campus renewal project to improve public access to its archives and research library, and the work will be complete by the end of July so a new exhibit (Chains of Steel) and welcome reception are set for Aug.

19.

Visitors learned about animal care (including keeper training and routine tasks) during Zookeeper Day at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, where they experienced hands-on insights into the animal care profession.

Applications are open for Project YouthBuild's 2026-2027 program, a nine-month leadership initiative for low-income young adults aged 16 to 24 to earn high school diplomas & develop job skills.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Greater Gainesville launched a voter engagement campaign today to boost registration for upcoming local elections (aimed at increasing community participation).

TV20’s Kristin Chase interviewed UF professor Sadie Ryan, who said Alachua County may see more West Nile virus cases as summer continues.

Health officials are stepping up prevention efforts + urging residents to protect themselves.

UF specialist Dr. Norman Beatty is studying rising tropical diseases such as Chagas and Hansen’s disease as climate change & travel heighten exposure in Gainesville; his team is developing strategies to improve diagnosis and prevent further outbreaks.

Florida rising junior All-American Skye Blakely won both gymnastic events at the U.S. Classic Saturday at PeoplesBank Arena using scores of 14.10 + 14.25 on uneven bars and balance beam, and she was the only NCAA competitor to score above 14.00 in both events.

Spain won the World Cup on Sunday (Jul.

19) as local soccer fans wrapped up a summer of watch parties hosted by TV20 and Telemundo Gainesville, marking the season’s close for community celebrations.

The Gainesville Sun is counting down the top 30 players from the 1996 national championship team and spotlighted No. 18, Johnny Rutledge, who made 108 tackles (and six sacks) as a sophomore.

This countdown honors Florida football’s lasting legacy.

Taurean Green launched his foundation's charity golf tournament at Mark Bostick Golf Course Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Fourteen teams competed to raise funds for free sports camps for local youth with support from P.K.

Yonge volleyball players and current Gators alumni.

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.