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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County Community Support Services and Gainesville Fire Rescue will host a community remembrance vigil at Squirrel Ridge Park on May 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. The vigil will honor survivors and families affected by gun violence and offer art stone tributes along with local support resources. Alachua Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Erica Nichol Williams (39) was arrested on May 17 for swinging a bat at another woman at Hickory Hills Apartments when a dispute over moving belongings escalated; law enforcement charged her with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and felony battery. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida baseball will open SEC Tournament play on May 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover, Ala as the 10-seed team faces 15-seed South Carolina (the team swept South Carolina earlier this month). GatorSports
- ➤ Buchholz baseball lost 8-3 to St. Thomas Aquinas in the FHSAA Class 6A championship game at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers Saturday—receiving its state runner up trophy. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Third-seeded Florida beat Mercer 8 to 0 in Friday’s opening round at Pressly Stadium, with Mia Williams driving in four runs and Taylor Shumaker tying the Florida freshman record with her 19th home run in a five-inning win. The victory advanced Florida in the NCAA Gainesville Regional and set the stage for a regional title round later today at 1 p.m.—a critical contest in the tournament. WRUF
- ➤ Buchholz baseball seniors left their mark on the program after advancing to the FHSAA Class 6A title game at Hammond Stadium on Saturday and finishing with a 33-3 record — a legacy that will guide future teams as they now move on from the program. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida softball will rematch Mercer today at 1 p.m. at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in the NCAA Gainesville Regional as the Gators, who won their early games by margins of 22 to 6, seek one final win to advance to the Super Regionals & Mercer, fresh off wins over Georgia Tech and Florida Atlantic, looks to pull off an upset. GatorSports
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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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Do Business with the City
9-11 a.m. — Thomas Center — Free entry — Connect with City of Gainesville purchasing pros and discover resources for local business growth.
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Gainesville Toddler Multi-Sport Program
9-10:50 a.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — $85 — Enjoy a fun and active multisport program for toddlers over four weeks.
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Father's Day Celebration at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Kanapaha Botanical Gardens — Free for fathers — Celebrate Dad with nature's beauty and enjoy a day out together.
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