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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Children's Trust of Alachua County is hosting an Open House+ Building Dedication event today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its new office at 4010 N.W. 25th Place, where Executive Director Marsha Kiner and Board Chair Ken Cornell will speak before a noon ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the dedication of the organization's facility. Alachua County Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Donrea Avril McLaughlin, 23, and Sean D. Lee, 28, were sentenced to 30 years in prison—followed by five years of probation—on March 28 after pleading nolo contendere to charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child and child neglect with great bodily harm that left a 3-year-old dead and another child injured. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Gainesville reached out to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2811 near Citizens Field to discuss plans for redeveloping the 8th Avenue and Waldo Road complex—details that include two design scenarios and a May meeting to review potential changes. The VFW group said it does not plan to sell its five-acre property—waiting to see how the project unfolds before making any moves. Mainstreet Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 7 Florida lacrosse defeated UC Davis 16 to 10 in its Big 12 opener — freshman attacker Clark Hamilton and junior attacker Gianna Monaco each scored four goals. The Gators will return to Gainesville next Saturday at 10 a.m. to face San Diego State. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Today, the Florida Gators face the Texas Tech Red Raiders for a chance to advance to the Final Four—Florida is the No. 1 seed aiming for its sixth Final Four while Texas Tech, the No. 3 seed that rallied from a 16-point deficit in overtime, seeks its second. Florida advanced with a strong second-half win over Maryland and will now test Texas Tech’s high-scoring offense led by JT Toppin. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators men’s Tennis beat LSU Tigers 5-2 on March 28—extending their win streak to four and their SEC record to 6-3. The team, ranked No. 29 in ITA and fourth in the conference, will face Mississippi State Bulldogs today at 2 p.m. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators baseball dropped its fifth straight game Thursday after losing to No. 15 Ole Miss 7-5 at Swayze Field—pitchers allowed 13 walks, leaving the team winless in SEC play. WRUF
- ➤ Today, after two years of planning by the county and partners, the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships has begun at the Gainesville indoor sports center with 3,700 athletes from 97 countries competing in events for those 35 and older. The event will run until March 30 with competitions, live music and family activities — efforts that boost local tourism and celebrate international sportsmanship. WUFT
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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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Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Florida Gators Softball
6-10 p.m. — Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium — Ticket prices may vary — Watch a fierce matchup between top college softball teams.
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