Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Gainesville's Summer Blitz 2025 will offer local youth and their families the opportunity to explore various summer camps and enrichment programs for a productive summer, in a collaborative effort with local educational and children's organizations. City of Gainesville
- ➤ Gainesville residents provided input on plans for the revitalization of Citizens Field at a public workshop. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested in Gainesville for running a dogfighting operation, involving 14 dogs living in poor conditions, alongside facing charges for multiple felony violations. WCJB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Efforts in Gainesville, Florida, to provide healthcare to the homeless highlight ongoing challenges despite community and organizational support. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ In the week of Feb. 10-16, 2025, Alachua County's health inspections resulted in one restaurant closure and 20 receiving high-priority violation citations. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jenoah McKiver overcomes eight hamstring tears to become one of the NCAA's top 400m runners, showcasing resilience and historic performance in the 2025 season. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ No. 5 Florida lacrosse team defeats South Florida 18-11, with four players scoring hat-tricks, marking USF's first loss in program history. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Camyla Monroy clinched the first gold medal for the Gators at the SEC Swimming & Diving Championships, narrowly missing the program record with her score in the women's 1-meter diving event. WRUF
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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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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.
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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.
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Florida Gators Baseball vs. Harvard Crimson
The Florida Gators Baseball team will compete against Harvard University at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, Florida.
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