Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, Gainesville.
💼 Business
Food with The Fellas LLC (three average fellas) spent the past year highlighting small food businesses and hosting giveaways across North Central Florida, promoting local culinary discoveries.
🎓 Education
Santa Fe College received $2.5 million in state funding on July 21 to renovate its 50-year-old M building at the northwest campus.
The upgrades will include a new fabrication lab, 3D studio and wood shop as well as improved classrooms, gallery, and outdoor areas for about 2,500 visual arts students.
🌲 Environment
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened on Tuesday and is forecast to bring gusty winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf to parts of the Gulf Coast later this week + tropical-storm warnings are in effect from the Bay/Gulf County line west to the Florida/Alabama border.
🏛️ Government
Gainesville leaders invite neighbors to two groundbreaking ceremonies this month for public safety projects.
The new Fire Station #3 will break ground at 10 a.m. today at 1025 NE 13th St — the Southwest Public Safety Center will break ground at 10 a.m. Friday at 4320 SW 47th Way.
🏥 Health
Thirteen local restaurants were cited for high-priority health violations during inspections conducted July 13-19, with issues including improper time and temperature control and expired licenses (follow-up reviews were scheduled in Gainesville and High Springs).
🏈 Sports
Gainesville residents are invited to vote for the best Girls high school athlete from 13 nominees for the 2025-26 season in a poll closing at noon Saturday, July 25.
High school football practices will soon begin — ushering in the 2026-27 athletic season.
🎉 Gainesville Events
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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.
🏠 Gainesville Real Estate
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