Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville Police are intensifying efforts to find the suspect in the 2024 murder of Calvin Brasby, increasing the reward for valuable information to $9,500. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UF's Innovation Academy discontinues the 'First Fall' experience, leaving incoming students and their parents feeling misled and questioning the integrity of the admissions process. The Independent Florida Alligator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 University of Florida students were hit by a severe flu outbreak, the worst in 10 years, exacerbated by unusually cold weather that increased indoor clustering. The Independent Florida Alligator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Gators aim to extend their winning streak after a significant victory over the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers, facing the Mississippi State Bulldogs next. WRUF
- ➤ The University of Florida football team boosts its leadership by hiring Nick Polk as Associate Athletic Director/Football General Manager and Benjamin Elsner as Director of Football Strategy. WRUF
- ➤ Rylee Holtorf's first career grand slam and Taylor Shumaker's exceptional performance powered the Gators to a 10-1 victory over Jacksonville, maintaining their unbeaten streak. WCJB
- ➤ Camyla Monroy and Luke Corey received SEC weekly honors for their distinguished performances in swimming and diving at the UF vs. FSU meet. WRUF
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Florida Gators Baseball vs. Dayton Flyers Baseball
The Florida Gators will face the Dayton Flyers in a baseball game at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL.
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Florida Gators Baseball vs. Dayton Flyers
Experience an exciting collegiate baseball matchup between the Florida Gators and the Dayton Flyers at Condron Ballpark in Gainesville.
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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs Florida Gators Softball
This event features a collegiate softball matchup between the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles and the Florida Gators at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
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Sunshine Music and Arts Festival featuring Quil Darling
Experience a live performance by Quil Darling at the Heartwood Soundstage in Gainesville, Florida.
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Florida Gators vs. Miami Hurricanes Baseball Match
The Florida Gators baseball team is set to compete against the Miami Hurricanes at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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