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Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UF College of Nursing will receive $3 million from UF Health and state funds to support 50 nursing scholarships, lab upgrades, and enhanced student services at its Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses. This funding marks the second consecutive year of assistance as the college works to combat Florida's growing nursing shortage. Alachua Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation reported that 10 restaurants in Alachua County had high-priority violations in health inspections conducted from March 10th to 16th, with several establishments in Gainesville facing issues such as improper food temperature control and sanitizer strength. Managers took corrective actions during follow-up inspections to address the problems—ensuring safety standards were met. The Gainesville Sun
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Bank asked the court to place Oaks Mall under receivership amid foreclosure proceedings — Spinoso Real Estate Group DLS, LLC will manage the mall and may end current employee contracts as the process continues. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at 6:30 p.m., the No.4 Georgia Bulldogs and the No.13 Florida Gators begin a weekend series on SEC Network—Florida, coming off two midweek wins after a sweep last week, hopes to secure its first SEC win while Georgia builds on its win over Kentucky. The games continue Saturday at noon and Sunday at 1 p.m. WRUF
- ➤ Coach Todd Golden rebuilt Florida basketball by recruiting transfers who could help right away, including players Will Richard and Alijah Martin. His plan shifted a losing team into a contender for a national championship—marking a historic turnaround. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Yesterday, the Florida Gators women's basketball team won their first WBIT round with an 83-71 victory over the Northern Iowa Panthers. Senior guard Jeriah Warren scored a career-high 28 points and the team will face the winner of the UNLV-Hawaii game next. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Gainesville will host the World Masters Games on Sunday as athletes from around the globe arrive to compete. Local staff have prepared to welcome the competitors and kick off weekend events that build excitement for the games. WCJB
- ➤ The Florida Gators men’s basketball team will showcase its top-ranked offense today at the NCAA Tournament game against Norfolk State at the Lenovo Center (6:50 p.m., TNT). Assistant coach Kevin Hovde said the team will use fast breaks and versatile guards to pressure opponents and boost scoring. GatorSports
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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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