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Gainesville
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Apr. 6, the Community Foundation of North Central Florida awarded a $150,000 grant to GRACE Marketplace in Gainesville to help cover rising food costs and support growing demand for meals + services among residents. Alachua Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The fourth Big: Culture & Arts Festival will take place downtown from April 10–12, featuring 136 artists across eight stages. Organizers expect growing national interest and local support (including headliner Zack Fox) to boost the event's impact. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ A free month-long poetry festival celebrating National Poetry Month and America 250 runs in Gainesville from April 9 to 26. The event, presented by ARTSPEAKSgnv Inc. (offering readings, workshops, competitions and open mics), will be held at local museums, libraries and parks. The Gainesville Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Robert Moramarco, a math teacher at Newberry High in his first year (an alumnus of Gainesville and Eastside), is among the top 15 candidates for America’s Favorite Teacher. He could win the contest offering a $25,000 prize and a feature in Reader’s Digest, hosted by Bill Nye’s non-profit. WCJB
- ➤ University of Florida graduate programs earned top marks in U.S. News rankings today, with the College of Education rising to No. 2 and other programs ranking nationally in business, engineering + law. The rankings highlight the university’s strong academic standing as it continues to address leadership gaps. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention will host Students Thinking Big on April 10 and 11 to showcase student innovation (pitch night on Friday, free exhibit on Saturday). UF's Center for Arts, Migration and Entrepreneurship and IGNITE Innovation Gator Network present the event. Alachua Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County Fire Rescue has partnered with UF Health Shands to equip two emergency units with donated whole blood today in Gainesville to improve on-scene care for injured patients (only 1-2% of responders carry whole blood). WCJB
- ➤ Inspectors reported that during inspections from March 30 to April 5, several Alachua County restaurants had high-priority health violations. In Gainesville, Mother's Pub and Grill required follow-up after hand hygiene lapses (two High Springs eateries faced issues with wash station setup and food temperature control). The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Liv McGill, the Gators’ leading scorer (22.5 ppg), entered the NCAA Division I women's basketball transfer portal on Monday, April 6, marking the first transfer announcement out of Gainesville. She broke the team record with 38 points against Chattanooga. WCJB
- ➤ Florida senior Micah Handlogten, the 7-foot-1 Gators center—who played three seasons locally after transferring from Marshall—intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal as it opens today to seek a waiver for a fifth-year eligibility. WRUF
- ➤ The No. 3 Florida Gators advanced to their 42nd NCAA Championship appearance by edging Georgia with a 198.05 score in the Tempe Regional Final — they now head to Fort Worth for the semifinals on Apr. 16 and the national championship on Apr. 18. WRUF
- ➤ Florida seniors Tanapatt Nirundorn and Pablo Perez Ramos lead the men's tennis team with strong records and veteran leadership as their final season unfolds. They share distinct journeys and guide freshmen for continued success (the team ranks No. 21 nationally) in a campaign marked by aggressive play. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida star center Rueben Chinyelu became the first Gator to win the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award and earned SEC and NABC Defensive Player of the Year honors after a season with strong rebounding numbers and a 63-12 team record. WRUF
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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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