Good morning, Gainesville.

Humble Wood Fire Bagel Shop in the 4th Ave Food Park will be featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives' Friday, April 4th at (9 p.m.) after owner Brett Ader and manager Tempra Arroyo provided detailed menus and ingredient lists following Food Network star Guy Fieri's mid-December visit to local restaurants.

Kailani Jackson, a senior at Newberry High (dual-enrolled at Santa Fe College), was honored with the Emerging Artist Award at the 2025 Community Excellence Awards and received a proclamation from Mayor Harvey Ward who declared (March 27) as Kailani Jackson Day for her work in musical theater, singing, acting and visual arts.

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre is performing an all-female version of The Taming of the Shrew that uses a 1960s sitcom style inspired by I Love Lucy to show classic roles in a new light.

The production has completed nine performances and will run until April 6 (tickets cost $25).

On April 2, a GRU hearing set the stage for a judge to decide whether to dissolve the GRU Authority Board — rule the referendum is not legal — or ask for more time, leaving the final decision unresolved.

UF's Planned Parenthood Generation Action chapter is working with Aunt Flow—along with student government officials—to expand free menstrual product dispensers in campus bathrooms after a pilot in Fall 2024 installed 12 permanent units.

Volunteers refill the dispensers weekly to help students access the products they need.

Florida Gators track and field will host the Pepsi Florida Relays on April 4 and 5 in Gainesville, with high school and college competitions featuring Olympians and teams such as Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.

The full schedule will be released later today.

On Tuesday night April 2, the Gainesville High School girls lacrosse team defeated Matanzas 18-5 at home to improve its record to 14-4.

The Hurricanes will face Newberry at home at 6:00 p.m. Thursday night — a Senior Night game.

The Florida Gators earned a Final Four spot after an 84-79 comeback win over Texas Tech at the Elite Eight last Saturday in San Francisco.

Reporters on Swampcast also discussed the win over Auburn on February 8 and highlighted strong plays by senior Walter Clayton Jr. and sophomore Alex Condon.

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.

Alachua County Farmers Market

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Alachua County Farmers' Market — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and artisanal goods from nearby farmers.

Easter Brunch Celebration

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Sweetwater Branch Inn Lodging & Events — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy a delightful morning filled with delicious food, good company, and Easter cheer.