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Gainesville
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews from Alachua County Fire Rescue & Florida Forest Service responded to a wildfire on Northeast 15th St. that started around noon Saturday and were 90% contained on three acres by 2:00 p.m. with no structures in immediate danger. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida Gators runners rewrote record books after competing at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas and meets in Seattle and Boston on Feb. 13-14, achieving personal bests and school records as they prepare for the SEC Indoor Championships on Feb. 26. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ The Gators extended their unbeaten season start by defeating FIU 14-6 and Marshall 14-4 on Saturday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, with seven players hitting home runs. The team will face Georgia Tech today for the final Florida Classic game. WRUF
- ➤ Florida beat Kentucky 92-83 on Saturday at the O’Connell Center — Denzel Aberdeen returned to play and scored 19 while Princeton transfer Xaivian Lee led with 22, helping the Gators maintain first place in the SEC. WRUF
- ➤ Florida basketball coach Todd Golden spoke after the Gators' win over Kentucky today, sharing his thoughts on key moments that helped his team perform well in Gainesville. He explained how the game played out in a clear and direct manner. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ No. 4 Gators softball beat Marshall 14-4 on Sunday, Feb. 15 with nine home runs in a doubleheader, as junior Keagan Rothrock recorded her fifth win and senior Kendall Grover hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to trigger the run rule. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida’s men’s golf team leads the Gators Invitational after two rounds at Mark Bostick Golf Course — they hold a three-shot advantage over Auburn and will resume play at 8 a.m. today. WRUF
- ➤ Former Gator and national champion Denzel Aberdeen, now with the Kentucky Wildcats, returns to Gainesville this Saturday in a new blue uniform - he will face his old team at the O’Dome, marking a homecoming the local community will watch closely. WRUF
- ➤ No. 5 Florida gymnastics lost to No. 1 Oklahoma 198.075–197.575 Friday night at the 20th annual Link to Pink meet in Gainesville. The team now prepares to face Georgia on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. WRUF
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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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2026 Gainesville Guitar Festival
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Celebrate guitar music with performances, workshops, and gear swaps at this annual festival.
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Taste of the Bayou Love & Food Fest
12-6 p.m. — The Oaks Mall — Free entry — Celebrate local flavors with delicious bites and lively music in Gainesville's food fest.
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2026 Escape the Swamp Triathlon
12-3 p.m. — 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL — Registration fee applies — Challenge yourself in this exciting sprint and super sprint triathlon event.
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She Means Business Networking for Women
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Depot Village — Free entry — Connect with inspiring women in a supportive community focused on personal and professional growth.
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