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Gainesville
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Florida residents can sell approved, low-risk foods from home or roadside stands without a permit under cottage food laws. Labels must clearly state product details (like ingredients and allergen info) and mark items as made in a home kitchen, according to a report on Jan. 12. The Gainesville Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Heartwood Soundstage, a local music venue facing a $55K budget gap, is asking city officials for a one-time stipend to cover debts and avoid downsizing. City commissioners support the venue’s cultural role but have not yet committed funding. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Sun Country Dance Theatre presents its 18th Annual Spring Youth Concert featuring an encore of the ballet Hansel & Gretel on Sunday, Mar. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Free kids' tickets are available at the box office while general admission is $20. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Gainesville native cellist Julia-Hyunji Lee will perform with pianist Andrew Barnwell at Santa Fe College’s Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall on Friday, Feb. 6. They will also lead a masterclass for fine arts students earlier that day. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations begin today and continue through Saturday across North Central Florida, with several planned events in local communities (details vary by venue). WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CSX will begin a three-week track maintenance project starting Feb. 2 that will close selected railroad crossings in North Central Florida. Crossings in Alachua, Marion, Sumter, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties will be shut for 2 to 5 days each during the project. WCJB
- ➤ Mayor Harvey Ward welcomes residents and students to spring semester in Gainesville as he highlights ongoing investments in safer neighborhoods, affordable homes, and historic renovations; he announced a $2 million grant for the Duval area and praised strong partnerships with UF, Santa Fe College, and local hospitals. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Interim UF President Donald Landry met with the Gainesville City Commission on Jan. 8 at the Historic Thomas Center to discuss student safety, affordable housing, and local business growth. Mayor Harvey Ward said this meeting marked the first time since 2017 that a UF president engaged directly with city leaders. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida head coach Jon Sumrall secured re-signings from five key players (Jadan Baugh, Vernell Brown III, Dallas Wilson, Jayden Woods and Myles Graham) for the 2026 season after emphasizing retention and a clear strategy; the players credited his energetic leadership as their reason to stay with Florida Victorious. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Eighteen Florida football freshmen enrolled early on Monday, Jan. 12 so they can join spring practices in March and the Orange and Blue spring game in April. Coach Jon Sumrall met with the group to set program expectations. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida basketball returned to national rankings after back-to-back wins over Georgia + Tennessee last week; the team moved to No. 20 in the USA Today Coaches Poll and No. 19 in the AP Poll. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida men’s basketball stands at 10-5 after a tough nonconference schedule pushed the team past last year’s loss total. Coach Todd Golden’s shift of Thomas Haugh to small forward bolsters a dominant frontcourt while inconsistent guard play poses challenges. The Independent Florida Alligator
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Meet and Greet Social
6-8 p.m. — Northwest Grille — $36 annual fee — Enjoy good conversation and a casual evening with fellow adventurers in Gainesville.
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The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon
1-7 p.m. — Gainesville Hawthorne Trail — Registration fees apply — Participate in this Boston Qualifier marathon, half-marathon, or a fun relay team event on a scenic course.
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Race for Rehab: Recovery Remix 5K
1-4 p.m. — 1104 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL — Registration fees support community outreach — Dash towards health in a fun, throwback-themed run for recovery.
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Some Enchanted Evening
Jan 28, 2 PM — Hippodrome Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a romantic musical journey featuring timeless classics from beloved shows.
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Alabama Crimson Tide at Florida Gators Basketball
6:59-10:59 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college basketball showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators.
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Florida Indoor High School Championships
9 AM – 3 PM — Alachua County Sports & Event Center — Admission info not specified — Experience thrilling high school track and field events with heats and finals.
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Reverend Horton Heat Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy mix of rockabilly, country, and punk in a vibrant live performance.
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~ Albert Einstein
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