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Monday, February 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 18th annual Souper Fun Sunday in Gainesville celebrated community spirit with all-you-can-eat soup from over a dozen local restaurants, supporting Saint Francis Catholic Academy.  WCJB

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Early morning fire in Gainesville residential building contained to one unit, no injuries reported.  Alachua Chronicle

CRIME NEWS

  • Ernest Rennie Clark, 61, was arrested for allegedly invading a neighbor's apartment and forcibly detaining him with threats of violence in Gainesville, Florida.  Alachua Chronicle
  • Edward Bruce Johnson, Jr. was arrested in Gainesville for allegedly crashing a van, leaving his injured father in the vehicle, and failing to call for help, alongside driving without a license.  Alachua Chronicle

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Eastside Rams girls basketball team defeated the Fort White Indians 53-43 on Senior Night, ending a four-game losing streak.  WRUF
  • The No. 2 Florida Gators gymnastics team triumphed over No. 4 Utah and WVU in a tri-meet, scoring 197.575 points despite facing execution challenges.  The Independent Florida Alligator
  • The Eastside boys basketball team was defeated 48-40 by Fort White on Senior Night, despite leading for most of the game.  WRUF
  • The Florida Gators men's tennis team, with a current record of 2-2, aims to improve their season in today's doubleheader against UNC Wilmington and FGCU.  WRUF

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Florida Gators vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Women's Basketball

    The Florida Gators Women's Basketball team competes against the Alabama Crimson Tide in a special Play4Kay Breast Cancer Awareness game.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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  • Cooking Class: A Flavorful Cooking Experience

    Participants will learn to prepare traditional dishes like crispy spring rolls and Senegalese rice, followed by a tasting experience at the Working Food Community Center.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Super Bowl 59 Kickoff Watch Party at Depot Village

    Depot Village in Gainesville, Florida is hosting a family-friendly watch party for Super Bowl 59, featuring food, drinks, and live game viewing.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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  • Riverdance 30th Anniversary Tour

    Riverdance celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special tour featuring innovative choreography, new costumes, and the introduction of a new generation of performers.

    Tue, 2/11/25

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  • Florida Gators vs. Stetson Hatters Softball Game

    This event features a softball match between the Florida Gators and Stetson University Hatters at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL.

    Wed, 2/12/25

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  • Florida Gators Softball vs. Boston College Eagles

    The Florida Gators host the Boston College Eagles for a softball matchup at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

    Thu, 2/13/25

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  • Air Force Academy Falcons at Florida Gators Baseball Game

    The Florida Gators will face off against the Air Force Academy Falcons in a baseball game at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Florida Gators Baseball vs. Air Force Academy Falcons

    This event features a baseball matchup between the Florida Gators and the Air Force Academy Falcons at Condron Family Ballpark.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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  • Duke Blue Devils vs. Florida Gators Softball Match

    The Florida Gators will face off against the Duke Blue Devils in a softball game as part of the Bubly Invitational at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • Florida Gators vs. Florida A&M Rattlers Baseball Game

    The Florida Gators will face off against the Florida A&M Rattlers in a college baseball game at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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