Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville will celebrate Depot Park’s 10th anniversary this Saturday from 7–11 p.m. at 874 SE 4th St., with family-friendly entertainment, live music, children’s crafts and a dance party offered free to the public (the main parking lot is reserved for ADA-accessible vehicles and overflow parking is available).

Alachua's originally planned back-to-school event was cancelled, and police will host Back 2 School Giveaway 2026 at Legacy Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — the event will offer free backpacks, school supplies, and pizza vouchers to children.

The Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office is hosting a free Disability Awareness Expo at the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) today.

Over 30 local groups will provide resources including a panel discussion and free A1C testing by the Health Department.

Jeff’s Bagel Run will open tomorrow at 6:30 a.m. at Butler Esplanade (3254 SW 35th Blvd) with a celebration that includes a raffle and a ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. JD Sports will open a 4,683 sqft store at Butler Town Center in October.

Alachua County Public Schools reassigned more than 20 teachers to new schools less than two weeks before classes start + this move has upset parents and educators and may impact classroom routines as the academic year begins.

UF College of Nursing in Gainesville has earned a prestigious national honor by being named a recipient of the National League for Nursing’s Program of Excellence Award—one of only five research-focused doctoral programs recognized nationwide.

The accolade highlights its strong commitment to advancing nursing science and preparing future nurse scientists.

Florida homeowners are advised to review insurance coverage before the busy hurricane season begins mid-August.

Experts warn that standard policies may not cover wind damage and residents in high-risk areas might require separate flood insurance (with a 30-day waiting period) to protect their property.

Gardening experts recommend planting leafy greens, root vegetables, and herbs this August for a cool-weather fall harvest while advising locals to refresh garden beds and check the first frost date.

Experts stress keeping new seeds consistently moist for proper germination.

Florida volleyball is set to begin a season of high expectations after being picked fourth in the SEC Coaches Poll and with Jordyn Byrd and Alec Rothe earning Preseason All-SEC honors.

The Gators will play an alumni match on Aug. 16 and open the regular season on Aug. 30.

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.