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Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Organizers at one of North Central Florida's largest food banks are helping Buchholz students launch a food pantry to improve access to groceries in the community, with preparations underway at a local facility. The project will soon provide essential support to families in need. WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Exchange student Evelyn from Trinity College Dublin started a personal column at UF in Gainesville to share her first impressions of the campus and life in a large urban college setting (she notes the campus feels like its own city and finds indoor spaces surprisingly chilly). The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Alachua County invites survivors of violence to submit original artwork for a 2026 exhibit recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month — submissions close Friday, March 13 — and the public reception will be held at Harn Museum of Art on Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, No. 1 Florida Gators gymnastics narrowly beat No. 4 Alabama in a SEC opener that featured a strong beam performance, while the season picks up momentum from a winning debut on Jan. 10 and key signing announcements that shape upcoming meets. WRUF
- ➤ Florida swimmers beat Auburn last Friday in their final SEC dual meet before preparing to host Florida State on Jan. 30. The team swept events in both swimming and diving to keep their undefeated record in conference play. WRUF
- ➤ Florida women’s tennis dominated Charleston Southern University with a 6-1 win on Saturday in South Carolina, and the Gators now prepare for the ITA Kickoff Weekend starting Sunday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. EST against Ole Miss in Raleigh. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Under new coach Jon Sumrall, Florida football has reshaped its roster by adding over 20 transfers (including key players Eric Singleton and Aaron Philo) and losing nearly 30 players from last season. The team remains close to complete with future signings allowed until Feb. 5. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida Track and Field opened its indoor season Friday at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center, with 45 Gators competing in 28 events and two relays. The team will travel to the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville on Jan. 30. WRUF
- ➤ Fans can vote for Gainesville’s best Big School Offensive Football Player from 2025 in an online poll with 13 nominees + the poll closes at noon on Thursday, Jan. 22 following the release of All-Area teams for five fall sports by the Gainesville Sun. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida Gators men's basketball beat Vanderbilt 98-94 on Saturday (Memorial Gymnasium) in Nashville, with center Reuben Chinyelu and guard Xavian Lee each scoring 20 points to lead the game. The win keeps the Gators on track this season. WCJB
- ➤ Florida’s Gators men’s tennis clinched a 4-3 home opener win after Henry Jefferson secured the match with a 6-3 third set & boosted their record over the Bulls to 55-3. The team will face Kentucky at 11 a.m. Friday during ITA Kick-Off Weekend qualifiers in Columbia, New York. The Independent Florida Alligator
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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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Galentine’s at Raise Your Glass Wine Bar
7-9 p.m. — Raise Your Glass Wine Bar & Food — $ — Celebrate friendship and enjoy fabulous energy and wine with your best friends.
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Bella Notte - A Valentine's Day Event
7-10 p.m. — Sweetwater Branch Inn — $20 deposit, $89 per person — Experience a romantic evening with Italian cuisine, fine wine, and live music for Valentine's Day.
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Roy Book Binder with Corey Hall
7-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy storytelling blues and a blend of musical styles from Roy Book Binder.
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~ Alfred Montapert
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