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Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities evacuate a Gainesville Walmart and advise the public to avoid the area due to an active armed standoff. WCJB
- ➤ Law enforcement in Gainesville are responding to an active shooter who has barricaded themselves in a trailer at a Walmart parking lot; no injuries have been reported. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 8 Gators achieved a 6-2 win over Miami in the opening game of their series, highlighted by strong pitching from Liam Peterson and key hits from Bobby Boser and Brendan Lawson. WRUF
- ➤ No. 3 Florida Gators aim for a top NCAA Tournament seed by facing No. 11 Texas A&M, following a loss that ended their six-game win streak. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida Gators' softball coach Tim Walton celebrated his 1,000th win at the Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on February 28, 2025, marking a significant achievement since his start in 2006, including two national championships and 12 Women's College World Series appearances. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Blake Cyr, a Miami transfer now playing for Florida, is set to face his former team, highlighting his transition and the impact on his collegiate baseball career. WRUF
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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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West Coast Swing Dance Workshop
This workshop is designed for dancers familiar with the basics of West Coast Swing, featuring instruction from Brittany and Eileen and an opportunity for social dancing afterward.
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Free Timed 5K at Depot Park
This weekly free 5K run at Depot Park is organized by volunteers and requires registration with parkrun.
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Florida Gators Softball vs. Texas Longhorns
Witness the Florida Gators Women's Softball team face off against the University of Texas Longhorns at the Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, FL.
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Texas Longhorns vs. Florida Gators Softball Game
The Texas Longhorns will face off against the Florida Gators in a college softball matchup at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
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Jacksonville Dolphins at Florida Gators Baseball
This event features a baseball game between the Jacksonville University Dolphins and the Florida Gators at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville, FL.
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