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Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A small fire broke out at Los Pollos Rotisserie & Grill around 10 a.m. Saturday in Gainesville, causing interior damage and forcing the restaurant to close for the day (no injuries were reported). WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 46th Annual 5th Ave Arts Festival showcased Gainesville’s rich culture with live music, art, dance, food, and traditional clothing at Santa Fe College Blount Center on Saturday, April 25 — a celebration of the community’s living history. The Gainesville Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida Forest Service issued final updates for three Gainesville fires on April 25—State Road 26, North Main Street and State Road 121—while crews continued mop-up on a 1.5 acre fire at NE 15th Street; high fire risk is expected until heavy rains arrive. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former UF standout Devin Moore was picked 114th overall in the NFL draft's fourth round by the Dallas Cowboys yesterday, April 25 — he played 11 games with the Gators last season. GatorSports
- ➤ The Gators lacrosse team is boosting draw controls and will mark Senior Day today at noon at Donald R. Dizney Stadium against UC Davis. Their new drill helped secure 210+ possessions versus 188 from opponents, setting them up for another Big 12 championship title. WRUF
- ➤ Former Florida football edge rusher George Gumbs Jr., a standout at UF, was selected as the 156th pick by the Indianapolis Colts on April 25 in the NFL Draft in Indianapolis; he made 13 starts over two seasons and brings his work ethic + athletic skills to the professional level. GatorSports
- ➤ The Gators shot their lowest round (267, -13) in SEC Championship play on Saturday, earning the second seed and setting up a quarterfinal matchup with Oklahoma at 8:20 a.m. This marked the fifth consecutive season Florida reached the conference championship. WRUF
- ➤ Buchholz boys lacrosse team won its 11th straight match when it edged Bartram Trail 6-5 in its first hosted regional game. The Bobcats will continue their winning streak with a game against No. 1 Ponte Vedra next week. WCJB
- ➤ The No. 7 Florida softball team earned a 7-0 shutout against UCF in Orlando, showcasing pitcher Olivia Miller's season debut and freshman Townsen Thomas’s grand slam; the team will return home Tuesday at 7 p.m. to host Florida State on the SEC Network. WRUF
- ➤ Florida football kicker Trey Smack was selected 216th overall by the Packers in the NFL draft on April 25, marking the first time a Gators kicker has been drafted since Evan McPherson. He connected on 18-of-22 field goals as a senior + earned Lou Groza Award semifinalist honors. GatorSports
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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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81st Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival
9 AM – 4 PM — Newberry Watermelon Festival — Free entry — Enjoy family fun with games, crafts, and live entertainment while savoring delicious Florida Watermelon.
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North Central Florida Women in Blues Showcase
3-6 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Celebrate the power of blues music with talented female artists in an engaging atmosphere.
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Our Town by Thornton Wilder
7:30 p.m. — Gainesville Community Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that explores the essential truths of life in a small town.
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