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Gainesville
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville woman battling a brain tumor at UF Health Cancer Hospital faces imminent eviction that threatens her treatment—she recently secured a new job but must wait weeks for her first paycheck, putting her, her son, and her rescue animals at risk. This letter highlights an urgent call for local help. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida led for 26 minutes at Memorial Gym but Vanderbilt surged in a 32-point third quarter to win 82-66 — leaving the Gators set to face Auburn at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Stephen O’Connell Center. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Gainesville High Girls’ Basketball lost 63-41 Thursday to visiting Williston after struggling with a heavy press, but the Hurricanes (now 10-9) secure the top seed in the 5A-District-2 Tournament and will host the semifinal after Monday’s opener between Tallahassee Chiles and Columbia is decided. WRUF
- ➤ Florida men's tennis lost its second straight match when UCF won four to two indoors on Friday because of cold weather. The team now prepares for a doubleheader against FGCU at 11 a.m. + UNF at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida basketball coach Todd Golden said he was pleased after his team beat Alabama 100-77 Sunday afternoon in Gainesville. The win marked the Gators' fifth straight victory over UA. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida coach Todd Golden said his team would compete regardless if Alabama’s Charles Bediako plays since a court extended his temporary restraining order for an extra 10 days due to weather delays that made him eligible today at the O’Connell Center. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators indoor track team posted strong results at the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville last Saturday, with Jonathan Leon winning the men’s 3000 meters and the men’s 4×400 relay capturing first place. The team will return for the Tyson Invitational on Feb. 13. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida Gators swim and dive teams swept FSU Friday at the Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training Facility in Ocala as athletes met key NCAA cut times and advanced their all-time lead, and the team now prepares for the SEC Championships starting Feb. 16 in Knoxville. WRUF
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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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AM/FM Festival
1-10 p.m. — How Bazar — Free entry — Celebrate Gainesville’s music scene with a showcase of local artists from various genres.
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2026 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium
Feb 23-25 — Best Western Gateway Grand — Cost varies — Explore cutting-edge strategies in dairy and beef cattle nutrition at this premier symposium.
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Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival
10 AM - 5 PM — Shoppes at Thornebrook — Free entry — Explore a vibrant collection of art and creativity in various mediums at this community festival.
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Makaya McCraven Live Performance
9:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Check for ticket details — Experience the innovative sounds of drummer and composer Makaya McCraven blending jazz, hip-hop, and global traditions.
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The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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