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Gainesville
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 500,000 books are on sale on North Main Street from Monday through Wednesday to benefit the Alachua County Library; prices range from twenty-five cents to four dollars with Tuesday items half off and Wednesday items costing 10 cents. All proceeds support community literacy projects & the library district, and a follow-up sale is planned for October 25th to 29th. WCJB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 61-year-old man from Crystal River died and three people were critically injured when a driver passed illegally in a double-yellow zone on County Road 235 at 6:04 p.m. on Sunday—emergency responders transported the injured to UF Health Shands Hospital and closed the road for several hours. Mainstreet Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Timothy Thomas, 35—accused of killing a Buchholz High School student in 2010—is now charged with shooting and killing a man in South Florida in 2015. WCJB
- ➤ Amanda Janzen was sentenced to life in prison for killing Anna Terrill during a custody swap at a Gainesville Walgreens on Christmas Day 2023—bringing Terrill's family long-awaited justice after a painful loss. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 28, the Florida Department of Education said that all 83 local education agencies certified they meet Title VI rules—final documents were sent to the U.S. Department of Education. Alachua Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ During alligator mating season (April through June), increased gator activity means residents may see gators in their yards and pools while the FWC's Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program offers free removal services via its hotline 866-392-4286. Residents are warned not to handle or shoot a gator without a permit as doing so is illegal. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ At Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 10 rescued gopher tortoises now live in a safe haven where they graze and burrow after suffering injuries from car accidents, dog attacks and a tractor. Conservation experts from UF Zoo Medicine care for the tortoises as the species faces threats from Florida development—ensuring the tortoises have a chance at a long life. The Independent Florida Alligator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville is launching a program that offers free ADU plans for residents to build accessory dwelling units — part of a new affordable housing effort — and is constructing two prototype units on a city-owned property. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at 738 NW Seventh St. to mark the start of construction. City of Gainesville
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pat Dooley's column praised J.C. Deacons team for winning the SEC Championship at Sea Island, giving the Gators their 266th conference crown while noting the baseball team’s improved series win against Arkansas. He also highlighted Florida lacrosse for winning its first Big 12 trophy — a historic achievement for the university. WRUF
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Florida Gators vs. Oklahoma Sooners
8 PM — Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of college football live in Gainesville.
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Gainesville Kitchen & Bath Grand Opening
5-7 p.m. — Gainesville Kitchen & Bath — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening of a family-owned local business in Gainesville's vibrant community.
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1st Friday's R&B Night
9 PM – 2 AM — Vecinos Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy the best R&B vibes in Gainesville with surprises waiting at the end of the night.
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BLAAC Creative Community Pop-Up
12-5 p.m. — The Bull — Free entry — Support local artists and entrepreneurs at the First Annual Creative Community Pop-Up Shop.
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Season Finale Pops — HornSquad
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful evening filled with surprises and popular treats at the orchestra's annual celebration.
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Haile Farmers Market
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Plantation Hall in the Haile Village Center — Free entry — Experience a vibrant market featuring fresh local produce and artisanal goods every Saturday.
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Gainesville Cars and Coffee Gathering
8 AM – 5 PM — Ford's Garage Gainesville — Free entry — Gather with fellow car enthusiasts at this casual community event.
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Larry & Joe Concert
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a captivating evening with a unique blend of Joropo and bluegrass music.
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Melody Trucks & Fitzkee Brothers Concert
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience a powerful blend of Southern rock and improvisational fire.
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Fifth Avenue Arts Festival
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center — Free entry — Celebrate local arts and culture at the 45th Annual Arts Festival featuring artists, performers, and vendors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.
~ Albert Einstein
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