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Gainesville
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dream on Purpose will hold its 10th Annual Dinner, Dine with DOP, on Jan. 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Inn & Suites to celebrate steps toward a permanent center and feature keynote speaker Shar Nelson (Miss Florida Teen) along with award recognitions and live entertainment. Alachua Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Alachua County Community Remembrance Project opened an exhibition of eight memorial quilts at the Matheson History Museum on Wednesday night to honor lynching victims and the display will remain on view every Wednesday through Saturday until May. WCJB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The St. Johns River Water Management District conducted a 54-acre prescribed burn at the River Styx tract of Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve (Upper Ocklawaha River Basin) yesterday to reduce hazardous fuel loads and support fire-dependent ecosystems. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FDOT will repair an overpass on I-75 near Micanopy after a dump truck hit it last year; drivers will face overnight closures for several weeks (project expected to finish week of Feb. 8). Motorists are advised to follow designated detours for County Rd. 320. WCJB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Restaurant inspections from Jan. 12–18 show perfect scores for some spots while eight locations received high-priority health violations. The Department of Business & Professional Regulation has scheduled follow-up inspections at spots like Tinker, El Indio and The Paper Bag (with repeat or corrected issues noted). The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sportsbooks list the Gators’ odds to win the 2027 title from +4500 to +8000 following a shakeup in coaching and roster changes. The team will start the season with a home game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 5. WRUF
- ➤ Florida gymnast Selena Harris-Miranda earned her second SEC weekly honor Tuesday after scoring 9.95 on beam against Alabama, and the Gators will face Auburn Friday at 8:45 p.m. on the SEC Network. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators defeated LSU 79-61 on Tuesday at the O’Connell Center — the win marked their 16th consecutive home victory as coach Todd Golden earned his 90th win and Rueben Chinyelu recorded 21 rebounds and 15 points. WRUF
- ➤ The Gainesville Sun is hosting its weekly Athlete of the Week poll to honor top local high school sports performances from Jan. 13-19 — fans can send in nominations on Monday and vote before noon on Saturday. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida women’s golf has recorded top finishes in its last three tournaments with a season-best combined score of 838 at The Ally. The team will travel to Jacksonville for the Sea Best Intercollegiate at San Jose Country Club on Monday, Jan. 26. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Gators baseball redshirt junior second baseman Cade Kurland, who missed much of last season after shoulder surgery, is back healthy and set to lead the team through spring practice toward the Feb. 13 opener—boosting a roster that now features 19 new players including his younger brother. WRUF
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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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