Friday, February 14th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County Animal Resources is offering adoptable pets like Sprinkles, Shakira, and Ivan for a reduced adoption fee of $14 throughout February, aiming to find them loving homes. WCJB
- ➤ Gainesville introduces free Mobility on Demand service for East Gainesville residents, providing door-to-door transportation for health screenings and essential services. Mainstreet Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville Police are looking for an individual who robbed Smokeville armed with a large knife. WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The documentary 'Sarah's Place' celebrates Sarah McKnight, a pioneering Black entrepreneur in Gainesville, who united musicians across racial lines during the 1950s, with a screening at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center. The Gainesville Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A UF student faced legal consequences and a journey to sobriety after being arrested with a fake ID, highlighting the widespread yet risky practice of fake ID possession among students. The Independent Florida Alligator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freshman Taylor Shumaker leads the Florida Gators softball team to an 8-0 start in 2025, topping national charts in home runs and RBIs. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ The Florida Gators softball team will host and compete in six games across four days during the Bubly Invitational, facing teams including Boston College, Providence, Binghamton, and Duke. WRUF
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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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Florida Gators Softball Tournament
The Florida Gators Softball event features a tournament at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium located at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
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AM/FM Music Festival Featuring 25 Bands Across Three Stages
This music festival showcases the talent of 25 local bands in a vibrant setting, reflecting the Gainesville music community.
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