Good morning, Gainesville.

A street in east Gainesville was named in honor of the late Father Roland M.

Julien—priest at St. Patrick Catholic Church from 1980 until his retirement in 2015. The ceremony held on July 22 near the church campus was attended by community members and officials—acknowledging his lifelong work with the homeless.

Gainesville police arrested nightclub owner Walter Aleman, 45, on Tuesday on a sexual battery charge after a 19-year-old college student said she lost memory after taking shots at a midtown bar and later woke up at his Southwest Second Avenue apartment with injuries—evidence of vaginal tears was found.

Miss Gainesville Paris Richardson won Miss Florida on July 9 with a $20,000 scholarship and became the first local titleholder since 1952—she was also the second Black woman to win the crown.

She now prepares for Miss America starting Sept. 3 at the Dr. Phillips Center by practicing her dance moves and sharpening her interview skills.

An article offers 10 practical tips for Gainesville residents to cut their electric bills this summer by setting air conditioners to 78 and using smart thermostats, along with other energy-saving measures.

It recommends routine maintenance and DIY projects (like cleaning filters and adding window shades) to boost efficiency and reduce costs.

All University of Florida employees working remotely or hybrid will return to full in-person work over the next 30 days, according to interim UF President Kent Fuchs.

He said the change is expected to boost collaboration and community bonds—although campus departments will work to fix parking and space issues.

Florida passed a new law that requires heart screenings for student athletes to help detect hidden heart conditions — making the state the first in the nation to adopt such a measure.

Florida Gators' incoming transfer point guard Boogie Fland (a transfer from Arkansas) underwent sports hernia surgery on July 3 and missed the latter half of summer workouts.

Coach Todd Golden said his recovery will take four to six weeks so he can join fall workouts in September.

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden had his portrait unveiled yesterday at Spurrier Gridiron Grille’s Hall of Champions—his portrait painted by former Florida football standout James Bates will hang alongside legendary coaches.

He led the Gators to a national title last April and about 50 to 100 people attended the ceremony.

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.

Spooks N Sips Night Market

6-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Free entry — Enjoy a spooky-themed evening market with over 70 unique vendors.

Together We Rise - Recovery Is Possible

12-5 p.m. — Cellon Oak Park — Free admission — A day dedicated to healing and learning about recovery support services in Alachua County.

Tech Coffee Social

9-10 a.m. — Karma Cream — Free entry — A relaxed morning gathering for tech enthusiasts to network and enjoy coffee conversations.

Veterans Living With Cancer Support Program

7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Hilton University of Florida Conference Center — Free entry — A supportive initiative tailored for veterans facing cancer treatment and survivorship.

Meet and Greet at Ballyhoo Grill

6-8 p.m. — Ballyhoo Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a casual evening of conversation and discover the Adventure Club of Gainesville.