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Gainesville
Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Gainesville Regional Airport reported two flight delays (and no cancellations) amid a statewide surge from storms and TSA staffing shortages that led to higher disruptions at airports in Miami and Orlando. The Gainesville Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TV20’s Myra Monroe interviewed leaders of a new agritech research park in Newberry that aims to cut food waste + boost food supply. The project will test innovative technology solutions in the coming months. WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hippodrome Cinema in Gainesville offers a full April lineup of films including Oscar winning Mr. Nobody Against Putin, romance comedy Pillion, horror Undertone, EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert, a new staff curated series featuring (True Stories), and Cocktails and Classics: Airplane with cocktail in every ticket. Alachua Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 8th-grade student Aradhya Kasala from Howard Bishop Middle School won first place in the Junior Earth and Environmental Sciences category at the state science fair held in Lakeland on April 5. Other ACPS students earned awards for their research projects. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Gators Unidos provides scholarships and mentoring for Latino UF students after state funding cuts and is filming a documentary to share how the program fosters community and professional growth. The Independent Florida Alligator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders met at Santa Fe College Blount Center on March 30 to work on solutions for family homelessness as St. Francis House in Gainesville prepares to close amid rising need. WUFT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UF researchers are inviting horse owners in North Central Florida to join a study on equine joint pain offering lameness exams, radiographs and assessments over two years. Interested owners should email or call UF to join the study funded by NIH for better horse treatment. WCJB
- ➤ The University of Florida's Dance Marathon raised over $1.15 million for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital with events held March 28-29 at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center; the funds backed pediatric care, research and support services for families. WUFT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida gymnastics won the NCAA Tempe Regional title Saturday night at Desert Financial Arena with a record 198.05 score that gave them their 42nd NCAA Championship berth. They will compete in the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth on Apr. 16 — 18. WCJB
- ➤ No. 5 Florida softball clinched a 5-4 walk-off win over No. 13 Mississippi State on Sunday when Townsen Thomas delivered the decisive play in the seventh inning. Pitcher Keagan Rothrock helped secure the win, and the Gators will face USF on Wednesday at 7 p.m. WRUF
- ➤ Florida’s baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan is considering a starting pitcher switch after sophomore Aidan King’s (scoreless seven-inning) performance Friday against Ole Miss. Junior Liam Peterson has not reached five innings consistently this season, so the matchup decision will be made for upcoming games. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida men's basketball center Rueben Chinyelu was named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year yesterday — he averaged 11.2 rebounds, making him the first Gator in 50 years to record double-digit rebounds this season. WCJB
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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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Singer Songwriter Showcase
7-9 p.m. — Bo Diddley Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy original performances from local singer-songwriters in a lively downtown setting.
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Spring Fling Depot Station Family Event
4-7 p.m. — Depot Park — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities like mini golf, face painting, and a kids vendor market in a festive atmosphere.
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Ani DiFranco Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a night with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter passionately showcasing her influential folk and indie music.
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