Good morning, Gainesville.

UF nursing student Meredith Fischer has worked to change Florida's end-of-life care rules after seeing problems with advance directive orders during her 15 years in intensive care.

She secured endorsements from statewide nursing groups and pushed for revised legislation that now includes nurse practitioners+physician assistants to execute orders, and she will continue her advocacy at upcoming events.

The Florida women’s golf team won its fifth spring tournament at the Chattanooga Invitational on March 30 by finishing nine strokes ahead of No. 13 Virginia—this win in their regular season finale came after outplaying two top-15 teams.

The team will compete in the SEC Championship on April 14 at Pelican Golf Club.

Gainesville native Denise Thomas attended the weeklong World Masters Athletics Competition to meet new people + she took photos with international athletes at the event and local stops at Wawa and Publix to capture meaningful moments.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. led a comeback win over Texas Tech in the Elite Eight and was named West Regional Most Outstanding Player, helping his team reach its first Final Four in 11 years + he averaged over 22 points per game and hit key three-pointers in critical moments.

Florida basketball will face Auburn or Michigan State at 6:09 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio after staging a dramatic comeback win in the Elite Eight, and fans can watch the game on CBS while it streams on Paramount Plus and Fubo.

Oak Hall’s boys lacrosse team secured an 18-0 shutout win on Senior Night against the Santa Fe Raiders on March 30 — the Eagles controlled play from the opening face-off and Kevin Bendekovic scored a hat trick — while goalie Tyler Trefzger set a school record for saves.

Dixie County defeated P.K.

Yonge 21-11 at Bobby Hawkins Field on March 27th after the Bears built an early lead with walks and errors while P.K. Yonge tried to rally in later innings, but the mercy rule ended the game after six innings. The loss followed repeated pitching changes and a brief comeback that fell short of overcoming the early deficit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Kingdom Social Lounge Experience

7-10 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience a serene gathering for the faith-based community to connect and share fellowship.