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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville police held a celebration on Friday (thanking school crossing guards for keeping students safe) at a local event that recognized their important role near schools. The gathering honored the crossing guards as a key part of the community. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oak Hall honors longtime staff member Buddy Bryant by offering a need-based scholarship for incoming ninth grade students that covers tuition and fees through high school (nearly $100k total) with applications due Feb. 28. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ ACPS held a heated rezoning meeting at Hawthorne Middle/High School on Feb. 4, where local residents rejected surveys and voiced concerns over transportation and enrollment — the district plans a follow-up session at Buchholz High School on Feb. 9. The Gainesville Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent freezing temperatures left palm trees with brown fronds in Gainesville. Dr. Mica McMillan from UF IFAS advises residents to wait weeks before pruning and remove only fully dead fronds — protecting the tree's growing point. The Gainesville Sun
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com shows that in November, Alachua County median home sale price climbed to $332,500, a 2.3% rise from October. Single-family homes saw higher prices while condo prices fell (to $167,000), reflecting varied market trends. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cory Durden, a Newberry native who grew up working on his family's Archer farm, will start as the Patriots' defensive lineman in Super Bowl LX on Sunday at Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) as his strong work ethic helped him overcome going undrafted until coach Mike Vrabel gave him a chance. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ P.K. Yonge advanced to the Class 2A-District 2 Championship after beating Oak Hall 71-60 on Thursday night — they will host Trinity Catholic at 6 p.m. today in the title game. WRUF
- ➤ Florida women's basketball beat Auburn 61-53 last Thursday at the O'Dome — the Gators overcame a slow start with a strong third-quarter surge and defense to record their second SEC win with key plays by Me’Arah O’Neal and Laila Reynolds. WRUF
- ➤ Eastside rallied to beat Ocala Lake Weir 58-54 in a crucial semifinal on Thursday — their record now 15-8 — and will travel to face Citra North Marion in the district championship game on Saturday. WRUF
- ➤ Florida has risen to the top of the SEC men's basketball power rankings after a 23-point win on Feb. 6, and it will host Texas A&M on Feb. 7 in a key conference matchup (nine teams remain within two games of first place). GatorSports
- ➤ Today, Florida basketball travels to College Station to face Texas A&M in a key SEC matchup. The team aims for a third-straight win + bolsters its NCAA Tournament resume amid a competitive SEC race. WRUF
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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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Comedian Angelo Colina Live
7-11 p.m. — The Wooly — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina as he brings his stand-up in Spanish to Gainesville.
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Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K
8-11 a.m. — UF Genetics Institute — $35 to participate — A community-focused 5K run/walk supporting lung disease research and patient education.
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