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Gainesville
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 200 residents attended Care to Share Day at Millhopper Family Dentistry recently, lining up as early as Friday to receive free dental care from cleanings to fillings (and many sacrificed sleep) as they sought confident smiles. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida women’s track team won the SEC Indoor Championship Saturday night at Texas A&M’s Fasken Indoor Track and Field Facility after an 11th-place finish last year, scoring 77 points from sprints, jumps, and distance races. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida’s Gators beat No. 11 Oklahoma 4-3 on Saturday at the Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex — freshman Lucie Pawlak clinched the winning point. The team will face Louisiana State on Thursday at 6 p.m. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida defeated Miami in the Sunshine State rivalry game on Friday night. Starter Liam Peterson limited the Hurricanes to two runs over 5 2/3 innings while Brendan Lawson's homer and Jacob Kendall's hit pushed the score to 3-2, handing Miami its first loss of the season. WCJB
- ➤ Florida will host Arkansas on Saturday — in Gainesville with ESPN’s College GameDay covering the game as the Gators aim for their first SEC regular-season title since 2014. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Gators performed strongly today at the SEC Indoor Championships at Fasken Indoor Track and Field in Bryan College Station — eight athletes, including senior Imani Washington with a personal best, secured finals berths ahead of the contest at 3 p.m. ET. WRUF
- ➤ Florida freshman Blake Cox hit a half-court shot on ESPN’s College Gameday, winning $19,000 with three seconds left as the Gators prepare to host Arkansas Saturday night (TV20 Sports airs highlights at 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.). WCJB
- ➤ Florida clinched the SEC regular-season championship with a 111-77 victory over Arkansas Saturday (at the O’Connell Center). The Gators now hold a commanding lead and will look to wrap up the title at home Tuesday at 8 p.m. WRUF
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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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Josh Meloy Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience the storytelling magic of Josh Meloy supported by rising Oklahoma artist Trenton Fletcher.
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Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville Musical
7:30 p.m. — Gainesville Community Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience a hilarious musical filled with Jimmy Buffett's beloved classics.
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BTS Comeback Kpop Cupsleeve Event
12-5 p.m. — Pearson Professional Center — Reserve your spot — Celebrate BTS’s comeback with themed drinks, contests, and fun activities.
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Accomplice: A Thrilling Whodunit
2-4 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Check website for ticket prices — Immerse yourself in a sharp, fast-paced thriller full of rivalries and deception.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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