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Friday, February 21st, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville Regional Utilities mistakenly overcharged some customers by 50% for February garbage collection, plans to issue credits. WCJB
- ➤ The documentary 'Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation' showcases the influencial career of Jessie B. Heard in Gainesville, highlighting his contributions to football and community integration. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Gainesville's planned downtown Streatery awaits funding, with city officials working to reduce the estimated $3.2 million project cost. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nineteen students from Alachua County Public Schools have reached finalist status in the National Merit Scholarship program, a feat achieved by less than 1% of high school seniors nationwide. Alachua Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Due to avian influenza affecting flocks, Gainesville supermarkets are facing an egg supply shortage, leading to increased prices and changes in consumption habits. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Leanne Wong, a standout gymnast for the No. 5-ranked Florida Gators, achieves perfection on the beam while also excelling as a pre-med student, business owner, and philanthropist. WRUF
- ➤ No. 2 Florida basketball team extends winning streak to five games, improving to 23-3 overall and indicating strong potential for success in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. GatorSports
- ➤ CJ Ingram, a highly talented high school athlete from Hawthorne, officially commits to play basketball at the University of Florida as a forward, adding to his impressive sports career that also includes notable achievements in football. WRUF
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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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3-Day Virtual CRASH Training in Gainesville, Florida
This comprehensive training course offers hands-on instruction in CRASH software features and techniques, led by an experienced instructor, with a focus on practical application and flexibility based on student projects.
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