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Gainesville
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 130 community members are attending a Collaborative Summit on Family Homelessness in Gainesville today. The summit aims to improve homeless resources and shelter solutions for families. WCJB
- ➤ The University Air Center hosted the 10th annual Gator Fly-In Armed Services and Appreciation Day on Saturday. Attendees admired military aircraft, took helicopter rides (over The Swamp and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium) and honored fallen service members during a 'Flown West' ceremony while enjoying live music and food trucks. WUFT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida's men's swim & dive team finished second at the NCAA Championships on Saturday. Senior Josh Liendo and freshman Ahmed Jaouadi led the team to five national titles, 14 podium finishes, and 25 All-America honors with record-breaking performances in freestyle and butterfly events. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida women’s golf won the Clemson Invitational by finishing first with an 847 (-17), one stroke ahead of Arkansas; the team of Paula Francisco, Siuue Wu, Megan Propeck, Katelyn Huber, and Elaine Widjaja will head to Belleair for the SEC Championship from April 17 to 21. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida baseball true freshman outfielder Cash Strayer fractured his right hand after being hit by a pitch during Saturday's game against Arkansas and is set to miss up to four weeks. GatorSports
- ➤ No. 3 Florida softball evened the series with a 12-6 win Saturday at Bogle Park as its bats hit four home runs plus 15 hits, marking a conference record. The team will face No. 10 Arkansas in a rubber match Sunday at the park. WRUF
- ➤ After a 24-hour delay caused by a bee infestation on Saturday in Tempe (Ariz.), the Florida lacrosse team beat Arizona State 14-8 on Sunday to keep its Big 12 win streak at 32-0. The team will host Colorado at noon Saturday. WRUF
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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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Gainesville Speed Dating Event
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tinker Restaurant — Ticket required — Connect with potential matches in an engaging and fun speed dating format.
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Samantha Fish Live Concert
8-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Kids 12 and under free — Experience the powerhouse guitar and soulful melodies of one of today's most formidable musicians.
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The Happy Fits Concert
12-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets from $32 — Catch The Happy Fits live in an intimate setting.
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Florida Gators vs. Jacksonville University Dolphins Baseball
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Condron Ballpark — Support your team — Cheer on the Gators as they face off against the Dolphins in this exciting college baseball matchup.
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Yonder Mountain String Band Concert
8-11 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets from $81 — Enjoy an evening of live bluegrass and string band music in Gainesville.
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