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Gainesville
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County has expanded its free legal assistance program to help all tenants facing housing legal issues regardless of income—offering direct legal aid and monthly workshops—while the service will continue until September. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Gators women’s basketball team overcame a double-digit deficit in the third quarter to edge Texas Tech 67—63 and advanced to the Final Four in Indianapolis for the first time in program history. Ra Shaya Kyle and Liv McGill led the team. WCJB
- ➤ Today, the Gators advanced to the Elite Eight with an 87-71 win over Maryland. The bench put up 47 points in the second half — out-rebounding Maryland 42-20 while Will Richard led with 15 points. WCJB
- ➤ The Florida lacrosse team won 13 to 12 after Gianna Monaco scored the winning goal in overtime on March 26th in Philadelphia — marking its fifth straight win. The team will travel to Davis, Calif. today at 9 p.m. for its next Big 12 game. WRUF
- ➤ Florida basketball will face Texas Tech tomorrow at 6:09 p.m. on TBS at the Chase Center as the team seeks its first Final Four appearance since 2014. The Gators are expected to win (84-73) and will work to grab more rebounds to control the game. GatorSports
- ➤ At Florida Gators Pro Day on Thursday, defensive tackle Desmond Watson, weighing 464 pounds, impressed NFL scouts by bench pressing 36 reps and running the 40-yard dash in 5.93 seconds—exceeding the NFL Combine mark by three reps. GatorSports
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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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Big: Culture and Arts Festival 2025
8:00 PM – 12:30 AM — Loosey's Downtown Gainesville — $45 — Experience a circus-themed celebration of music, art, and community with activities for all ages.
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Gainesville Street Rods Cruise In
5:30-8:00 p.m. — Publix Super Market at Springhill Commons — Register your car for a chance to win prizes while enjoying DJ music and a fun family atmosphere.
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Third Annual Bard & Broadside Poetry Festival with Lola Haskins
1-3 p.m. — Alachua County Library District — Free entry — Experience an engaging poetry reading and creative writing workshop led by acclaimed poet Lola Haskins.
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Tech Coffee Social
8:30-9:30 a.m. — The Alchemy Work Club — Free entry — Relax and network over coffee with fellow tech professionals in a casual setting.
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