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Gainesville
Monday, April 28th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A head-on crash on CR-235 between Newberry and Alachua happened around 6 p.m. Sunday night when a driver illegally tried to pass another car in a no-passing zone—killing a 61-year-old passenger and leaving a 42-year-old driver, a 14-year-old passenger, and a 35-year-old man critically injured. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ It has been one week since a shooting on April 20 at T.B. McPherson Park—three people were shot during an Easter egg hunt—and Stonewall Sports president Scott Davis said his group, which usually hosts weekly kickball, felt safe and skipped the game on Easter while police continue searching for the gunman. WCJB
- ➤ Christian Glenn Rogers, 26, was arrested yesterday after allegedly pulling a 9mm handgun from his vehicle and threatening two people at the High Springs Hardee’s drive-thru on April 26, with police later stopping his vehicle near I-75 and finding the gun (one round chambered and eight in the magazine). Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Gators men's golf team won its 17th SEC championship on Sunday after beating Texas A&M 4-1 at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Ga. The team won its fourth tournament this season and will compete in the NCAA Regionals from May 12 to 14. WRUF
- ➤ Florida came back from a five to one deficit to win nine to five against No. 5 Arkansas on Sunday at Condron Ballpark — scoring eight unanswered runs to complete the series win and boost postseason hopes. The Independent Florida Alligator
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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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