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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Alachua County Library District will open a new MakerSpace at its downtown Gainesville headquarters on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at 401 E. University Ave, where residents will get free access to 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines + workshops that help build digital and tech skills. The Gainesville Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jonah Marais, a former member of Why Don't We, is performing pop-up concerts at Depot Park in Gainesville and other Florida locations as he continues his solo music career. He has recently resolved a legal dispute with his former management and worked through mental health challenges—he now focuses on personal happiness over fame. The Independent Florida Alligator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Frazer School’s MATHCOUNTS team won the state competition on March 18th, setting a record by advancing five students into the 10-person countdown round. Coach Jake Frazer—who will lead Florida’s top four at the national championship in May—said the achievement marks a milestone for the team. Alachua Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the University of Florida will host the 16th annual Stomp The Swamp for Autism at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium where participants can walk or run to raise funds for the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) to support autism services across 14 counties. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the event continues until 11:30 a.m. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, the No. 13 Florida Gators baseball team beat Jacksonville 16 to 4 in a seven-inning run-rule game at Condron Family Ballpark (after a sweep loss to top-ranked Tennessee last weekend). Brendan Lawson, Justin Nadeau and Landon Stripling led a 14-hit offense with 12 RBIs as the Gators prepare for today’s game against FAMU and Friday’s matchup with Georgia. WRUF
- ➤ Monday night at KSP, the Gators beat No. 2 Texas three to one in their SEC home opener with strong pitching and defense that kept the Longhorns to just two hits. Taylor Shumaker’s two run RBI double gave the team the go-ahead—Mia Williams’ sacrifice fly provided extra insurance for the win. WCJB
- ➤ The No. 13 ranked Florida Gators with a 16-5 record played Jacksonville on Tuesday at Condron Family Ballpark after a rough weekend in Knoxville. They will face Florida A&M today at 6:30 on the SEC Network—an effort to rebound before a key home series against Georgia. WRUF
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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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Open House at 8049 SW 80th Lane, Gainesville
Explore a beautifully upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the Longleaf Village community featuring modern amenities and energy-efficient features.
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Gainesville Business and Real Estate Networking Mixer
5:30-7:30 p.m. | Depot Village | Free entry | Connect with local business and real estate professionals over insightful discussions.
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Lily Rose Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience a rising star of country music with her viral hits and energetic performance.
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Gators Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Condron Family Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling baseball showdown between the Gators and Commodores in Gainesville.
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Free to Fly 5K Trail Run
12 PM — Hickory Forest — Free entry — Participate in a community-focused trail run for all ages and skill levels.
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It's not about the goal. It's about growing to become the person that can accomplish the goal.
~ Tony Robbins
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