Good morning, Gainesville.

Authorities evacuated apartments and blocked University Avenue from 8th Avenue to 10th Avenue after a barricaded gunman fired shots from a unit at an apartment near UF while serving an arrest warrant—no injuries were reported.

A suspect fired a shot at deputies Tuesday morning near UF while officers attempted to serve him a felony narcotics warrant, and he barricaded himself in an apartment near NW 9th Street and University Avenue—residents were evacuated and West University Avenue between 8th and 10th Street was closed—and no one was injured.

The Harn Museum of Art will open its French Moderns exhibition on August 5 to celebrate its 35th anniversary—featuring more than 55 works from the Brooklyn Museum and running until Jan.

4. Admission is free for all visitors.

Gainesville’s Dr. Angeli Akey was awarded the Florida Medical Association Certificate of Appreciation on July 29 for her three-decade career in primary care at North Florida Integrative Medicine (serving over 3,500 patients).

She has pioneered group medical visits (including sessions on weight and metabolic health) that have made her a trusted leader in local healthcare.

UF Health Shands Hospital is ranked among the nation’s best as the U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals report for 2025-26 names seven specialties (cancer, geriatrics, ear, nose and throat, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology and neurosurgery, urology, and pulmonology/lung surgery) with high ratings. Its other adult programs are rated in the top 10% nationally (top 10% rankings) and the hospital marks its 16th consecutive year of national recognition.

A Gainesville eatery is featured among 17 uniquely themed restaurants across Florida that serve unusual meals like alien tacos and submarine dining rooms.

The list spots creative spaces (including Satchel’s Pizza with its van and playground dining) that invite locals and travelers to explore Florida’s quirky food scene.

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.