Monday, February 17th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 2nd Act Productions, a new nonprofit community theater in Alachua County, announces auditions for 'Aladdin Jr.' for youth aged 6–18 on March 1 at the Tower Road Library. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 3 ranked Florida Gators secured their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 88-67, showcasing a strong second-half performance. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida Gators baseball team secured a convincing 11-1 run-rule victory over Air Force, completing a sweep and showcasing standout performances, including Pierce Coppola's career-high 12 strikeouts. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida Gators men's golf team leads after Rounds 1 and 2 of the Gators Invitational, with Ian Gilligan tied for the individual top spot. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida Gators men's and women's track and field teams achieved multiple top-five finishes and set several personal and seasonal bests at the Tyson Invitational. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida Gators women's basketball team secured a dramatic win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, ending with a score of 69-66, highlighted by Jeriah Warren's game-winning three-pointer. WRUF
- ➤ Nine University of Florida football players have been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, marking the program's continuous success in developing top prospects. WRUF
- ➤ Beth Morley's run at the Valentine Invitational made her the 13th-fastest miler in NCAA history, highlighting a successful end to the Florida track and field team's indoor regular season. The Independent Florida Alligator
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Sunshine Music and Arts Festival featuring Quil Darling
Experience a live performance by Quil Darling at the Heartwood Soundstage in Gainesville, Florida.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Winyah Live Performance
Winyah, an indie and southern rock band from South Carolina, will showcase their electrifying guitar solos and soulful sound at Heartwood Soundstage.
-
Gators Invitational Women’s Golf Tournament
This is a 54-hole collegiate golf tournament hosted by the University of Florida women's team, featuring both team and individual formats.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Gainesville
Welcome to the Daily Gainesville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Gainesville, Florida community. If you like the Daily Gainesville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Gainesville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Gainesville and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Gainesville
A free Gainesville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailygainesville.com/sitemap