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Gainesville
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida's baseball team was edged out by Georgia on Saturday afternoon in Athens — the Gators managed only two hits as their offense fell short. A rubber match will be played today at noon in Athens to decide the series. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida football gained its third commitment this week when four-star CB Aamaury Fountain flipped his commitment from South Carolina immediately after the Orange and Blue game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Coach Jon Sumrall added Fountain to bolster the Gators Class of 2027 with recruits Maxwell Hiller & Davin Davidson. GatorSports
- ➤ Saturday, Florida’s Gators lacrosse team beat San Diego State 18 to 6 to end scoring below average and extend their win streak to eight. Coach Amanda O’Leary said the team will reduce turnovers — a focus for play — as they prepare to face Jacksonville on Wednesday at 4 p.m. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida Gators women’s tennis team swept the Vanderbilt Commodores 4-0 in a home match Friday night, winning key doubles and singles sets. They will face the Missouri Tigers in the regular season finale Sunday afternoon. WRUF
- ➤ Florida's Gators football team will play the 2026 Orange & Blue Spring game on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium with kickoff at 12 p.m. Coach Jon Sumrall said the game will not be televised or streamed—coaches want to keep spring film private. WRUF
- ➤ Florida men's tennis returned after six days and lost 4-1 to No. 1 Texas in Austin Friday while avoiding a shutout (Jefferson won 6-1, 7-5). The Gators will face No. 36 Arkansas Sunday at the Billingsley Tennis Center to finish the season. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida football wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (from the Orange and Blue game) discussed his performance today in a postgame interview. He explained his play and the team's progress for local fans. The Gainesville Sun
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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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Free Fridays Concert Series Featuring mamish and Ricky Kendall
7-9 p.m. — Bo Diddley Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy live performances from local artists in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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Alachua County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
9 AM – 1 PM — Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center — Free entry — Discover over 6,000 Florida-friendly plants and get expert gardening advice.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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