Good morning, Gainesville.

Thousands of local families will shop Florida’s largest pop-up children’s resale event from July 29 to August 2 at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center in Alachua (savings up to 90% make back-to-school shopping affordable).

A Saturday, Aug. 1 program offers a Creative KIDS’ Market and a school supply giveaway.

AT&T announced it will phase out its copper-based landline service statewide by the end of 2029 due to lower use and high maintenance costs in Florida.

Customers are urged to transition to digital alternatives (VoIP, fixed wireless, or satellite voice) to ensure emergency connectivity.

More than 350 school and community leaders are gathering next week at Trinity United Methodist Church for a leadership conference titled 'Leading Together: Building Excellence.' Brad Meltzer will speak at 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, and Don Yaeger at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, sponsored by Florida Credit Union & education partners.

At a special meeting on July 22, the Alachua County School Board approved its tentative FY2026-27 budget and property tax rate for advertising, setting the Required Local Effort rate at 3.079 mills and adding about $45 per homeowner.

A public hearing is scheduled on July 30 (5 p.m.).

City commissioners approved a $460K loan on Thursday to support Hope at Debra Heights affordable housing project in northeast Gainesville.

The city plan strengthens the project's bid for low income housing tax credits due by Aug. 11 with construction expected several years away.

GPD warns motorists to expect delays at Archer Road and SW 34th Street on Saturday, July 25 when GRU crews perform transformer maintenance at 8 a.m. + 8 p.m., and officers will be on scene to keep traffic moving safely.

Gainesville Fire Rescue teams trained inside a burning storage trailer at Station 3 today as part of a live-fire exercise that brought together firefighters from across the city to enhance emergency response skills + coordination.

Florida Social Security recipients will receive their August SSI check on Friday, July 31 since the usual payment day falls on a Saturday (if not received, wait three days before calling your local SSA office).

Over 50 residents met at First Missionary Baptist Church Wednesday, where Gainesville City Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker and County Commission Chair Ken Cornell discussed plans for infrastructure, housing and road repairs in East Gainesville.

Updates on the Kincaid Loop Trail project & pothole fixes were also shared.

Publix said its deli counter does not serve iceberg lettuce from the outbreak-linked region, sourcing produce from various suppliers instead — even though viral posts online mistakenly claim its Greenwise line is affected.

Florida health officials report 158 cyclosporiasis cases since May and stress the need to wash produce thoroughly.

On Tuesday morning, a man collapsed in an Alachua County Criminal Courthouse and deputies quickly cleared the room to perform CPR + administer Narcan for a suspected overdose, and he became responsive before being taken to the hospital.

Florida football coach Jon Sumrall showed his candid style on July 22 at SEC Football Media Days in Tampa.

His remark about throwing the podium (after a reporter left his phone behind) went viral on social media and encouraged his players to step up their game.

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.