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Gainesville
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ James Mcfall, a Gainesville resident, has called for an investigation into employment practices at the Fairfield Marriott Gainesville I-75 after a former employee reported issues with underage drinking, drug use, and sexual harassment. He claims that young UF students were pressured — mainly to drink alcohol and join drug-fueled parties — while a manager was forced to support these practices amid concerning family ties to a convicted drug trafficker. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida lacrosse beat Stanford in double overtime on May 11 to advance to the NCAA quarterfinals with a final score of 13 to 12 — marking the team's ninth appearance in the quarterfinals and a come-from-behind win. The Gators will host Duke on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the next round. WRUF
- ➤ Buchholz baseball team won an eight-inning game 5—4 against Pace in the Florida Panhandle under lights after Kai So hit two homers and Blake Brewer delivered the go-ahead RBI. With the win, the team clinched a spot in State for the second straight year. WCJB
- ➤ After a nearly two-hour weather delay Saturday, Texas scored five runs in the sixth inning to beat Florida 5-2 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field — Florida had led 2-0 early but faltered when its pitchers struggled, leaving the team with a tough series challenge. WRUF
- ➤ On Sunday at Disch-Falk Field, the Gators shut out top-ranked Texas Longhorns 4-1 to claim the series win. Freshman pitcher Aidan King delivered seven strong innings with nine strikeouts — Florida will face Alabama on Thursday for their final regular-season series. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida softball will host the Gainesville Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium starting May 16—where the third-seeded Gators will play with Mercer, Georgia Tech and Florida Atlantic. The team is entering its 25th postseason and will later face the winner from the Durham Regional in the Super Regionals. GatorSports
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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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The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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