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Gainesville
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zeta Phi Beta's Gainesville Zetas celebrate Finer Womanhood Month with free events (including Afternoon with Zora at Cotton Club Museum on March 29 and a breast cancer workshop on March 12) and they are launching a small business campaign while accepting scholarship applications until April 15. Alachua Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students explored automotive careers at Gainesville Raceway last Friday through the NHRA YES Program; hands-on displays, tool demonstrations, and panel discussions introduced high school and vocational learners to motorsports careers before the NHRA Gatornationals. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville commissioners approved a $4.5M contract to renovate downtown Streatery on March 5. Construction will begin on April 13 to add new lighting, tree canopies, plantings and improved stormwater drainage — finish is expected before the first home game on Sept. 5. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 9 Florida baseball hosts High Point on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Condron Family Ballpark as the team seeks to extend its win streak before facing Florida State and South Carolina. WRUF
- ➤ Buchholz baseball beat Gainesville 3-2 in a weather-shortened game on Thursday at Tiny Talbot Field, extending its win streak in the rivalry to 13 games. Gainesville's Hurricanes scored first in the fourth inning but the Bobcats held on with strong pitching until the game was called due to lightning. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators softball, riding a 23-1 record, will begin SEC play today at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium against Missouri. The team relies on strong hitting by multiple players even as pitching concerns linger due to the loss of star Ava Brown. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden said the Gators are playing their best as they prepare for the final regular season game against Kentucky today. He credited improvements in defense, teamwork, and a near-record performance by center Rueben Chinyelu (one double-double shy of a record) with the surge. WRUF
- ➤ The Oak Hall boys lacrosse team beat Buchholz 11 to 7 today and remains undefeated; the Eagles will play at Bishop Moore Monday night and host Berkeley Prep Friday, Mar. 13. WCJB
- ➤ Thousands of fans gathered at Gainesville Raceway on March 6 to watch drag racers perform at the 57th NHRA Gatornationals — many stayed to meet Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett, with visitors coming from Georgia and Jacksonville. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida Gators’ gymnastics star Riley McCusker is celebrated on senior night for the second time as she leads four seniors ahead of a Sunday home meet against LSU after returning from an ankle injury with strong bars scores that spurred wins last week. GatorSports
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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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Florida Gators Softball vs. Stetson Hatters
6-9 p.m. — Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Catch the thrilling softball matchup between the Florida Gators and Stetson Hatters in Gainesville.
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Spring Winds and Classics
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lyceum Concert Hall at Santa Fe College — Cost not specified — Enjoy a performance by the Concert Band showcasing classical and modern works.
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