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Gainesville
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida basketball started its NCAA Tournament run on Friday, March 20 in Tampa as the top-seeded Gators beat Prairie View A&M. Fresh off the SEC championship, Florida relied on home support while Prairie View A&M, a team that won only five games last season, looked to upset the odds. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida fell 2-1 to Tennessee in a tight pitching duel at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on Friday. The Gators will try to turn the tide in game two today at 1 p.m. as they honor Heather Braswell in their annual Yellow Game. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida basketball's Olivier Rioux—standing at 7 foot 9 and weighing 305 pounds—broke records as the tallest player on the court when he registered his first free throw and basket during a season marked by Gators' blowout wins. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ The Florida Gators will defend their national title by facing Prairie View A&M in Tampa at 9:25 p.m. ET (Friday), with star player Rueben Chinyelu, a Naismith Award semifinalist, expected to help the team advance to a second game Sunday. WCJB
- ➤ Florida baseball is continuing its SEC series against Alabama in Tuscaloosa; the Gators played on Friday and will take the field today at 3 p.m. and again on Sunday, with games airing on the SEC Network+. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida’s softball team played game 1 against No. 1 Tennessee on Friday and will host game 2 today at 1 p.m. at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville (game 3 is set for Sunday on ESPN2). GatorSports
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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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Stop Children’s Cancer Sapphire Soirée
5:30-10 p.m. — Reitz Union Food Court — Cost information not provided — Celebrate 45 years of impact while supporting childhood cancer research.
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The Legends Gala
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Spurrier's Gridiron Grille — $1,250-$3,750 — Have a once in a lifetime opportunity to dine with all 3 legendary UF Heisman Trophy winners.
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Easy Honey Concert
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — $33 general admission — Experience the energetic sounds of Easy Honey in an intimate Gainesville venue.
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Gainesville Asian Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Bo Diddley Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander culture with performances, food trucks, and craft vendors.
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Easter Brunch Buffet
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Best Western Gateway Grand — Adults $46.95, Seniors $38.95, Children $19.95 — Celebrate Easter with a festive buffet featuring delicious dishes and a joyful atmosphere.
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Free Fridays Concert Series Featuring Crooked Counsel
7-9 p.m. — Bo Diddley Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy live '60s and '70s rock music under the stars with Crooked Counsel.
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Executive MBA Spring Open House
9:15 AM - 12:00 PM — Hough Hall, Gainesville, FL — Free entry — Explore how the Executive MBA from UF can elevate your career with insights from program leaders and alumni.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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