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Gainesville
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Junior League of Gainesville will host the 10th Annual Amazing Give on April 30 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as 120 nonprofits join efforts online to raise $1.2 million for local causes & services. Alachua Chronicle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews from High Springs, Newberry, Alachua County and Lacrosse responded around 2 a.m. Monday to a house fire at 25262 Northwest 143rd Road that displaced a family of four and are working to help them recover. WCJB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s will open a new Gainesville restaurant on May 27 at 3433 SW Archer Road; the Louisiana-based chain also plans further Florida locations in Kissimmee, Pensacola, and elsewhere. The Gainesville Sun
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida drivers enjoy lower gas prices as the state average was $3.941 on April 27 compared with $4.111 nationally; Gainesville prices averaged $4.022 and some counties still charged over $4. Prices have eased after a recent spike. The Gainesville Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School announced that Engineering Pathway Lead Instructor Leigh Anne Brewster received the Woodie Flowers Award at the Tallahassee Regional FIRST Robotics Competition on April 27. She has led FRC Team 4118 in community outreach with free assistive technology projects (a highlight of her mentorship). Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TV20's Gator Insider Steve Russell broke down how the University of Florida made history in the NFL draft and examined Florida teams in the playoffs on his show yesterday (April 27). WCJB
- ➤ The SEC Gymnastics Championship will be held at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa in 2027 and 2028, giving local gymnasts a shorter trip after a narrow 2026 win amid strong SEC support. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Junior Henry Jefferson is revamping tennis etiquette by cheering and inspiring his UF team during a key 4-3 win in the season opener. He will take on more leadership duties next season as seniors graduate, boosting Florida’s push for an NCAA title. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida basketball announced the signing of Lithuanian player Arturas Butajevas and he will begin workouts with the team this summer. Coach Todd Golden said his international experience offers a boost to the program as part of a growing global recruiting trend. GatorSports
- ➤ On Saturday, Feb. 28, freshman tennis player Lucie Pawlak led the Gators to a win by defeating Oklahoma's Salakthip Ounmuang in a three-set match (6-4, 5-7, 6-4) and earned SEC co-freshman honor during her first season after moving from France. 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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