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Gainesville
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A grand jury brought a charge of first-degree murder against former mayoral candidate Adam Rosenthal last week, as reported by the Pulaski Citizen. WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elementary school teacher Wanda Lloyd, who has danced in Gainesville since 2014 to help fund local STEAM summer camps, will receive the Patricia Hilliard-Nunn Cultural Ambassador Award at 6 p.m. May 16 at Rosa B. Williams Center during the 5th Avenue Arts Festival. Her group Smooth Flava Dance GNV offers free Dallas/Fort Worth swing-out dance lessons—backed by monthly dues—to support scholarships for students in need of summer programs. The Gainesville Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UF announced it will cut funding for more than half of RTS bus routes starting July 1—many routes will be merged or eliminated, which could reduce service for students and other riders. A protest on May 8 outside Rawlings Hall saw community members, including union representatives and former drivers, urging UF to reconsider these changes for better support of low-income and disabled riders. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ UF graduate students are watching closely as President Santa J. Ono—formerly of Michigan—prepares to lead UF, with many fearing his prior focus on undergrad life may lead to continued challenges in improving graduate pay and union negotiations. They hope his new role will open opportunities for honest talks about labor conditions on campus. The Independent Florida Alligator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Per Nilsson’s first season as head coach ended with a 9-14 record and marked the first time the Florida women’s tennis team did not qualify for the NCAA National Championships since 1986—injuries and a thin roster caused major challenges. Strong play from Dudeney and Gailis gives hope for an improved season next year. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ The Buchholz Bobcats beat Pace 5-4 in extra innings last Saturday at Pace High School to win the Region 1-6A title and move on to the state semifinals in Fort Myers. The team will face the Wharton Wildcats on Friday in a game that could send them to the state championship game—after a Game 1 loss and a Game 2 win. WRUF
- ➤ Florida sophomore Alex Condon, who helped seal the national championship win, must decide by May 28 whether to stay in the NBA Draft as he trains ahead of the combine in Chicago—he said he would remain if teams guarantee him a 15—30 draft position. His decision comes as NBA scouts evaluate his performance and potential for a professional career. WRUF
- ➤ The Gators beat No. 1 Texas in Austin—freshman Aidan King threw seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts, earning Florida its first series win against a top-ranked team since 2016. The win sets up a series against Alabama at Condron that will begin Thursday and marks a turnaround from a 1-11 conference start. WCJB
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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