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Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Library West now rents named plants to help students focus while studying. The program started in 2022 and has been used over 2,300 times, + some students may even keep their favorite plant after graduation. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ UF's PaCE program lets students complete online courses before coming to campus once they meet key requirements. The program started in 2015 and now enrolls over 2,800 students, offering a flexible college experience that helps freshmen balance classes and campus activities. The Independent Florida Alligator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After winning a 16-5 game in Cincinnati, the Gators clinched their second straight Big 12 Regular Season Championship and will take an extended break before hosting UC Davis next Saturday at noon at Dizney Stadium. WCJB
- ➤ The Florida gymnastics team, inspired by Skylar Draser’s 'The Promise' message, competed Saturday at Dickies Arena but finished third at nationals after a fall on vault cost points — the team, fresh off a strong SEC win in March, now aims to win its first national crown under coach Jenny Rowland. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida baseball played Auburn at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville on Friday, Apr. 17, where key plays from Ethan Surowiec and Liam Peterson helped shape the game & Auburn’s Chase Fralick was hit by a pitch. GatorSports
- ➤ University of Florida gymnasts advanced to the NCAA final after a strong performance in the April 16 semifinals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX — a key step in their championship run. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida lost to Auburn 8-5 Saturday at Condron Family Ballpark as a cold offense and four errors cost the Gators the series. The team will play Jacksonville Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ No. 6 Florida women’s tennis lost 4-1 to No. 3 Auburn in the SEC Tournament in Norman on Friday. Their defeat ended SEC title hopes, and the team now looks ahead to the NCAA tournament starting May 1. WRUF
- ➤ Florida softball beat Auburn 9-1 in their SEC series opener on Friday, Apr. 17 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville as fans cheered the team's strong performance. GatorSports
- ➤ Gainesville physicians Dr. Narsing Rao and Dr. Abhinav Alakshendra earned a silver medal at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples from Apr. 11–18, 2026. They began playing as a hobby and overcame early setbacks at the 300 Club to put our community on the competitive pickleball map. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ The No. 4 Gators lost 4-0 to Auburn on Saturday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium and honored seniors Jocelyn Erickson, Kendall Grover, Kenleigh Cahalan, and Giulia Desiderio before the game — the rubber match starts today at 1 p.m. WRUF
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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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Florida’s Story as Told by Water
1-2 p.m. — Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park — Free entry — Discover Florida's narrative through water in a captivating presentation.
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Million Dollar Quartet Performance
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the musical retelling of the iconic recording session featuring Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
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Florida Gators vs. Kentucky Wildcats Baseball
12-1 p.m. — Condron Ballpark — Free giveaway — Wrap up the SEC series with Florida Gators baseball facing off against Kentucky Wildcats.
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