Good morning, Gainesville.

Alachua County residents raised over $200,000 for the American Heart Association at the 2025 Heart Walk, marking a strong community effort to support heart health.

Alachua County is inviting residents, farmers, vendors — and market supporters — to complete a five-minute survey that will guide new initiatives for local growers and small businesses.

County Economic Development staff will visit 10 farmers markets through November to collect in-person feedback.

Florida volleyball will face Alabama today in Gainesville in the 60th meeting between the teams—Florida holds 54 wins and hopes a win today will improve its Sunday record to 5-1 after a recent loss.

Game coverage starts at 12:45 p.m. with first serve at 1 p.m.

The Florida Gators ended their first month with a 1-3 record and are on bye week; they show a strong defense but their offense struggles with Napier+Lagway issues.

The team will host No. 10 Texas and face No. 9 Texas A&M next, and changes may come as the season continues.

On Friday night, the Buchholz Bobcats won with a score of 27—7 at Citizens Field to extend their win streak to four after strong defense and key turnovers against Ponte Vedra Nease.

The team will face Gainesville next Friday at 7:30 p.m.—aiming to add another win.

Magic City Hippies Live in Concert

7:00-10:15 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Groove to the sun-soaked funk and indie tunes of Miami's Magic City Hippies.

Bingo for Carson Springs Animals

6-8 p.m. — Swamp Head Brewery — Ticket proceeds benefit local animal nonprofit — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo for a good cause.

The Bridge City Sinners "Break the Chain" Tour

6-8:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — All Ages — Experience an eclectic fusion of dark folk, Americana, and punk from the Bridge City Sinners and special guests.

40th Annual Fall Arts Festival

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Shoppes at Thornebrook — Free entry — Experience a weekend of creativity and community spirit at Gainesville's beloved arts festival.

Vanderbilt Commodores at Florida Gators Women's Volleyball

1-2:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Free entry for youth — Enjoy an SEC volleyball showdown featuring giveaways for kids.

The Runarounds Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets start at $245 — Enjoy an unforgettable performance by The Runarounds in Gainesville.

Schooling Ride Nights with the Walk Trot Canter Association

8 AM – 5 PM — Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a relaxed evening of horse riding, learning, and fun for all skill levels.

FEST 23 featuring Dillinger Four, Iron Chic, and Dead to Me

12:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. — Bo Diddley Plaza — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate live punk music over a vibrant three-day festival in Gainesville.

Cancer Chomp 2025

8-11 a.m. — UF Genetics Institute — Free entry — Celebrate cancer research with a 5K run and family activities at this annual community event.