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Gainesville
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Walmart worker Drevon Javaris Parker, 26, was arrested and charged with attempted homicide after he allegedly shot a Walmart employee during an argument inside the staff area at Butler Plaza Walmart on SW 42nd Street—police say surveillance video shows him fleeing and a tan pistol was later found in his car, with the victim now in critical condition. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ A former Walmart employee (26-year-old Drevon Parker) shot a man at the Butler Plaza store in Gainesville around 10 p.m. Wednesday after an argument and later turned himself in at the Gainesville Police Department (he was booked on a first-degree attempted murder charge) while the victim was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus has kept the barbershop music tradition alive in North Central Florida for nearly 50 years—meeting weekly at Grace Presbyterian Church and competing in regional contests. This all-women group welcomes singers of every experience level and builds strong ties among its members. WUFT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe College held its Nurses Pinning event for Spring graduates on May 1 and is hosting two ceremonies today at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at its Northwest Campus to honor more than 1,600 graduates earning degrees, certificates, and other credentials — including technical and career programs. Alachua County Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida softball hosts the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners in a three-game series at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium; Game 2 is today at 6 p.m. ET on the SEC Network and Game 3 will air Saturday at 5 p.m. ET—a series win could boost the Gators’ SEC ranking while a loss may drop them lower after a recent tough game against LSU. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida volleyball junior Kennedy Martin announced Thursday on Instagram that she is entering the transfer portal, so the Gators will play without their top player next season — leaving coach Ryan Theis to rebuild the team. GatorSports
- ➤ The Gator lacrosse team beat UC Davis 22 to 2 to earn the No. 1 seed in the Big 12 and extend its win streak to 13 games, with junior captain Gianna Monaco scoring six goals. The team will play in the championship on Saturday—coach O’Leary was named Big 12 Coach of the Year—in its first season in the Big 12. WCJB
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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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Business League Workshop Series
2-4 p.m. — Good Life Station — Free entry — Enhance your marketing and networking skills at this informative workshop featuring Shelley Vickers.
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Kyran Daniel Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Check event page for details — Experience the remarkable musical talent that's been captivating audiences.
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Story Time at the Zoo
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful story time in a natural setting, perfect for families and children.
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