Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Gainesville is hosting its second annual Vision Zero Open House on February 26 to update the community on efforts towards eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2040. Alachua Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Due to supply chain disruptions and issues like avian flu and citrus greening, prices of everyday items like eggs, orange juice, and coffee have surged, impacting both consumers and producers. The Independent Florida Alligator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County Public Schools released a memo granting ICE 'broad authority' to interview and remove students without a warrant, causing concern among teachers, parents, and the community. The Independent Florida Alligator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trainer Adam from Gainesville Health and Fitness demonstrates various lower body exercises using the belt squat machine. WCJB
- ➤ Alachua County health inspections for the week of Feb. 17-23, 2025, cited 17 restaurants for high-priority violations while others received perfect scores. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Luke Heyman and Colby Shelton return to the Florida Gators for their junior years to pursue an NCAA baseball title after considering professional careers. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ The Florida Gators men's basketball team aims for their seventh consecutive win in an upcoming game against the Georgia Bulldogs. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida men's and women's swimming and diving teams both finished second at the 2025 SEC Championships, ending their consecutive years of championship wins. WRUF
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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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UCF Knights vs. Florida Gators Softball Match
The Florida Gators will host the UCF Knights in a collegiate softball game at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville.
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