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Gainesville
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homes For Our Troops is building a new accessible home in Alachua for Army veteran Carlos Rivera who moved from Tennessee—his home will have more than 40 modifications and is expected to be finished this summer. WCJB
- ➤ The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale started on April 26 at 430 North Main Street and will run for five days to support library programs. Today the doors are open from noon to 6 p.m. (offering donated books, games, and media at low prices). Alachua Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Daren Gary Smith, 58, who was on pre-trial release, was arrested early on April 26 after he allegedly chased a man with a machete at a Walmart bus stop near Gainesville — he now faces an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge and is held without bail amid his long criminal history. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Lejean Leonardo Brown, 31, was arrested on April 26 after allegedly pointing a .45 caliber handgun at his girlfriend during an argument at their Springtree home; police recovered the loaded weapon and he was held without bail pending a hearing. Alachua Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe College’s Institute of Public Safety is hosting an open house on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Center where visitors can tour training facilities, view simulators and watch the Gainesville Police Department’s SMART Motorcycle Rodeo—an event for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida softball team traveled to Baton Rouge after a series win over Alabama and played its first game against No. 10 LSU on Saturday — they will compete in Game 2 at 6 p.m. today on SEC Network and Game 3 at 7 p.m. Monday as they chase a second series win. WRUF
- ➤ Florida beat No. 5 Arkansas 6-4 on Friday when pitcher Liam Peterson struck out a career-high 13 batters at Condron Family Ballpark — his strong outing improved the Gators' series chances as they prepare for today's 1 p.m. game. WRUF
- ➤ Former Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike was selected in the fourth round by the Tennessee Titans in the 2025 NFL Draft—he transferred from Wisconsin after playing for the Gators and recorded 2,261 career receiving yards in five seasons. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida softball enters the home stretch as the Gators face LSU in a top 10 series at Baton Rouge. Game 1 aired Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN2 — game 2 airs today at 6 p.m. ET on the SEC Network — and game 3 will air Monday at 7 p.m. ET, with all games streaming live on Watch ESPN. GatorSports
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Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners
8 PM — Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of college football live in Gainesville.
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Gainesville Kitchen & Bath Grand Opening
5-7 p.m. — Gainesville Kitchen & Bath — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening of a family-owned local business in Gainesville's vibrant community.
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1st Friday's R&B Night
9 PM – 2 AM — Vecinos Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy the best R&B vibes in Gainesville with surprises waiting at the end of the night.
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BLAAC Creative Community Pop-Up
12-5 p.m. — The Bull — Free entry — Support local artists and entrepreneurs at the First Annual Creative Community Pop-Up Shop.
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Season Finale Pops — HornSquad
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful evening filled with surprises and popular treats at the orchestra's annual celebration.
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Haile Farmers Market
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Plantation Hall in the Haile Village Center — Free entry — Experience a vibrant market featuring fresh local produce and artisanal goods every Saturday.
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Gainesville Cars and Coffee Gathering
8 AM – 5 PM — Ford's Garage Gainesville — Free entry — Gather with fellow car enthusiasts at this casual community event.
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Larry & Joe Concert
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a captivating evening with a unique blend of Joropo and bluegrass music.
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Melody Trucks & Fitzkee Brothers Concert
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience a powerful blend of Southern rock and improvisational fire.
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Fifth Avenue Arts Festival
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center — Free entry — Celebrate local arts and culture at the 45th Annual Arts Festival featuring artists, performers, and vendors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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