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Gainesville
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Gainesville Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ 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). The Independent Florida Alligator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WCJB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Independent Florida Alligator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WRUF
- ➤ 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. WRUF
- ➤ 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. The Gainesville Sun
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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