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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fanning Springs residents are invited to a disaster preparedness expo—held at the Suwannee River Fair Pavilion next weekend—where they will learn how to prepare for hurricane season. WCJB
- ➤ Gainesville letter carriers collected non-perishable food on the second Saturday in May as part of the national Stamp out Hunger Food Drive—supplying donations to Food for Kids and Catholic Charities to help local pantries amid rising grocery prices. Addie Harford, the local letter carriers’ president, noted the drive began in 1993 and continues to aid families in need. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Paige Julia Nachwalter, 26, a preschool worker at Orange Blossom Prep — located at 6200 SW Archer Road — was arrested on May 10 and charged with child abuse without great bodily harm after a father reported that his child was hit multiple times and video surveillance captured aggressive actions; bail was set at $15,000. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Joshuia Bernard Jenkins, 35, who was in court-ordered treatment at Bridge House, was arrested on May 9 at about 4:14 a.m. for allegedly exposing himself and touching another patient's feet in a sexual manner — he faces charges of an unnatural and lascivious act and indecent exposure. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Austin Cordell Dees, 27, was arrested on April 19 for violating probation and charged with stealing a 2013 BMW from a used car lot and burglarizing coin-operated machines at a car wash—he reportedly admitted taking the vehicle for shelter and used hand tools on the machines while he remains held without bail with bail set at $180,000. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Gators lost 5-2 to the No.1 Texas Longhorns on Saturday after a two-hour weather delay — they scored early but could not keep up — and the rubber match to decide the series is set for today at 2 p.m. in Austin. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Buchholz High School’s baseball team beat Pace High School 5-4 in extra innings on May 10 to win the Region 1-6A championship—key plays came from Kai So, Blake Brewer and Aidan Kastensmidt. The team will return to Fort Myers for back-to-back tournaments as it seeks redemption after last year’s title-game loss. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida softball will learn its NCAA Tournament matchups during the selection show at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2 today—this show will reveal the Regional opponent and the Super Regional challenge. The team, which secured series wins over Oklahoma and Texas A&M despite an early exit in the conference tournament, will start the NCAA Regionals on May 16. The Gainesville Sun
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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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Southeast Outdoor Sectionals 2025
8 a.m. — 10404 SW Williston Rd — Registration required — Compete in 14 Field, 14 Hunter, and 14 Animal rounds in the quest for Outdoor National Series Champions.
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S.G. Goodman Live
7-11 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Experience S.G. Goodman's roots-inflected rock with haunting vocals and personal storytelling.
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Boys High School Summer Basketball Showcase
Monday & Wednesday evenings — Alachua County Sports & Event Center — $375 per Team — Compete in Gainesville's top high school basketball league this summer.
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Xie Qi and Human-level Treatment
1-5 p.m. — Academy for Five Element Acupuncture — $100 — Enhance your understanding of xie qi and explore human-level treatment in this interactive course for acupuncturists.
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