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Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Matheson History Museum opened a new exhibit titled The Alachua Phenomenon: Two Centuries in Florida’s Eden to honor 200 years of county history—showing artifacts, photos, and stories at the opening on March 12, 2025. The exhibit will run through 2025 at the museum on E. University Ave. WUFT
- ➤ Santa Fe Winds will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on March 27 at the Lyceum at Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus in Gainesville — tickets are required due to limited seats. The program will feature music with fast parts and slow parts from American and English composers. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ GRU Authority board voted to end the deal with Gainesville to collect stormwater and garbage fees after a January billing mistake caused extra charges, and the city is open to ending the agreement sooner than the required 24-month notice. GRU CEO Ed Bielarski said this change could lower a customer’s monthly bill by about $40—$50 as the utility works to make up for over $800,000 in lost revenue. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ FDOT is planning a traffic shift on eastbound NW 39th Avenue between NW 57th Terrace and NW 53rd Street from Friday, Mar. 14 at 8 p.m. until Monday, Mar. 17 at 6:30 a.m.—eastbound traffic will move to the inside lane during pavement repairs while the bicycle lane is closed. Alachua Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ACFR crews saved Mike Rollo’s life on September 20 when he stopped breathing—his daughter Emily Cannister thanked firefighter Jesse Hearn and his team at a long-awaited reunion six months later. Jesse Hearn received his first Respiratory Arrest Save Award while his wife delivered their newborn son as he worked on the call. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida gymnastics seniors will face No. 10 Kentucky Friday night at the O’Connell Center in Gainesville during their senior night meet, marking the final home meet for several seniors and graduates. The meet starts at 7 p.m. ET on SEC Network Plus—tickets range from $15 to $30. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida basketball will play Missouri in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday night as coach Todd Golden said the Gators are set to get a rematch after a close home loss—Florida will focus on stopping Missouri’s top shooter and taking care of the ball while Missouri’s leading scorer remains uncertain after a knee injury. GatorSports
- ➤ Brian McLaughlin, a seasoned sports writer who reported high school and college athletics at the Gainesville Sun, died on Feb. 25 at age 50. He was known for his dedication to community sports stories—his loss is deeply felt by peers and family. The Independent Florida Alligator
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Free Timed 5K at Depot Park
This weekly free 5K run at Depot Park is organized by volunteers and requires registration with parkrun.
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Florida Gators Softball vs. Texas Longhorns
Witness the Florida Gators Women's Softball team face off against the University of Texas Longhorns at the Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL.
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Texas Longhorns vs. Florida Gators Softball Game
The Texas Longhorns will face off against the Florida Gators in a college softball matchup at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
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Jacksonville Dolphins at Florida Gators Baseball
This event features a baseball game between the Jacksonville University Dolphins and the Florida Gators at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL.
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Story Time at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
A monthly event where children can enjoy stories in a beautiful outdoor setting in front of the zoo, followed by an opportunity to explore the zoo.
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Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators Baseball Match
Watch the Florida Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs in a college baseball match at the Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL.
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Florida Gators Baseball vs. Georgia Bulldogs
The Florida Gators face off against the Georgia Bulldogs in the final game of their weekend series at Condron Ballpark.
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Live Performance by Josh Meloy
Country music singer/songwriter Josh Meloy will perform live, showcasing his storytelling abilities and heartfelt songs.
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Tech Happy Hours
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Bull — Free entry — Network and collaborate with the local tech community in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Shut Up & Write!® Gainesville
11 AM – 1 PM — Maude's Cafe — Free entry — Empower writing by joining a supportive community for uninterrupted creative time.
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