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Gainesville
Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville Woman’s Club hosted its 'Dressed to a Tea' runway event to raise funds for abused children, where models walked the runway & attendees bought tables with chances to win prizes and proceeds went to the Child Advocacy Center. WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 46th annual Fifth Avenue Arts Festival celebrated local history in Gainesville this past weekend on Fifth Avenue and Pleasant Street, showcasing neighborhood heritage + local artistry. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven Florida Gators were picked in the NFL Draft on April 25, including punter Tommy Doman (Bills), kicker Trey Smack (Packers) and defensive lineman Caleb Banks (Vikings) along with four others drafted by the Colts, Cowboys, Browns and Chargers, marking the program's first time with a pick in every round. WRUF
- ➤ Florida's men's golf team lost the SEC championship to Ole Miss 4 to 1 at Sea Island Golf Club on Sunday, despite a late rally. The Gators set a new stroke play record of 807 and will join NCAA Regionals from May 18 to May 20 with selections announced May 6. WRUF
- ➤ Florida baseball lost a rubber match 5-1 to Texas A&M on Sunday & the Gators struggled with 49 infield errors in 45 games and poor conference hitting, coach Kevin O’Sullivan said the team must improve ahead of next week’s games against Oklahoma and Kentucky. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida football aims for a bounce-back season under first-year coach Jon Sumrall as standout players like Jadan Baugh and Myles Graham show potential for the 2027 NFL draft — the team is boosting its skills on the field and in the weight room. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ The Florida Gators baseball team lost 5-1 to No. 7 Texas A&M on Sunday at Condron Family Ballpark. The rubber match marked their second straight series loss as the team struggled with critical hits and inconsistent pitching. The Independent Florida Alligator
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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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Gainesville Speed Dating for Singles in Their 20s and 30s
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tinker Restaurant — Ticket cost unknown — Connect with up to 12 local singles through engaging 6-minute dates.
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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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