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Gainesville
Thursday, March 6th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Harvey L. Ward of Gainesville will declare March 17-21 as Government Finance Professionals Week, acknowledging their role in the city's financial achievements, including overcoming challenges and earning top financial reporting honors. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ DJ Lagway, Florida Gators quarterback, led a late-season turnaround, attributing motivation to criticism of coach Billy Napier, resulting in a 8-5 record. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Gainesville High's girls basketball team beats Northeast 54-52, advancing to the Class 5A state championship for the first time since 1923. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ The Florida Gators baseball team secured a 4-2 victory over Florida Atlantic, highlighted by Brody Donay's crucial home run and a strong performance by pitcher Billy Barlow. WCJB
- ➤ The Santa Fe Community College Saints softball team secured a doubleheader victory against the Hillsborough Community College Hawks with scorelines of 7-2 and 16-3, extending their winning streak to five games. WRUF
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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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Story Time at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo
A monthly event where children can enjoy stories in a beautiful outdoor setting in front of the zoo, followed by an opportunity to explore the zoo.
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