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Gainesville
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ B'z Gelati celebrated the opening of its new storefront — The Hive at 1130 NW 23rd Ave on March 28, 2026 in Gainesville. The location shares space with Baloo's Donuts and Coffee and was hosted by owner Brandon Grabhorn. The Gainesville Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UF Opera Theatre presents student-led The Pirates of Penzance at Phillips Center this April. The production features over 40 performers + a full orchestra, with a free educational performance for local schoolchildren on Apr. 9 at 10:30 a.m. and public shows on Apr. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Former Alligator general manager Ed Barber (86) died March 29; he spent over 50 years mentoring student journalists and keeping the paper independent, with funeral details pending. The Independent Florida Alligator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two downtown Gainesville bars, The Midnight Underground & White Buffalo, failed health inspections on March 25 & 26. Violations included live flying insects & improper dishmachine sanitizer strength, and follow up inspections were required to address the issues. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida basketball’s Rueben Chinyelu earned the NABC Defensive Player of the Year honor on March 31, becoming the first Gator to receive the award; he averaged 10.9 points & 11.2 rebounds while also earning SEC Defensive POY and scholar-athlete recognition this season. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Buchholz volleyball head coach Andre Medina will not return for the 2026 season (his wife accepted a new job), and the school will hire a new coach for its top-performing team with many underclassmen. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida football surveyed fans this week about a $398.5M renovation of The Swamp that would add amenities such as extra entry gates, expanded concourses, more concessions, and enhanced seating—a plan that includes a potential five-year seat gift commitment. The project will reduce capacity to about 83,000 for ADA compliance. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Leanne Wong, a standout Florida gymnast (one of only 15 NCAA athletes to earn a perfect Gym Slam), now mentors the 2026 team as a student assistant coach. She balances this role with her master’s studies and plans to enter medical school. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida Gators centerback Abby Gemma has been called into the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team training camp and will travel to Kansas City next week. The camp runs from April 7 to 16 and includes matches with Brazil's 2026 qualifying squad. WRUF
- ➤ Florida basketball center Olivier Rioux (7-foot-9 and the tallest in college history) entered the transfer portal Tuesday after playing in the NCAA tournament in Gainesville; he said he appreciated the fan and team support and will have three years of eligibility remaining. GatorSports
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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