Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
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🚨 Crime
A shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. Sunday near 100 SW 1st St in downtown Gainesville, injuring one person who is expected to recover (police have not made any arrests).
🎓 Education
UF Housing and Residence Life announced that full-time employed graduate students will lose eligibility for Graduate and Family Housing starting July 1 — some residents must leave by June 30, giving them 60 days to secure new housing.
The update limits residency to six years and may affect access to popular on-campus options in Gainesville.
🏈 Sports
Florida softball will host the NCAA Gainesville Super Regional against the Georgia Bulldogs at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25 if needed – Game 1 starts at 11 a.m. on ESPN2 and Game 2 at 11 a.m. on ESPN.
Tickets for single games go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. starting at $10, with free entry for UF students and parking available along Hull Road and in nearby lots.
Florida baseball closed the regular season with its sixth straight SEC series win after beating Alabama on May 17 and climbed the rankings as it prepares for today’s SEC Tournament game against South Carolina at 5:30 p.m. in Hoover — head coach Kevin O’Sullivan hopes for more home games in the future.
Florida football announced its nonconference schedule on Monday with the Gators set to host FAU on Sept.
5, 2026 and South Alabama on Sept. 4, 2027. The team has a four to zero record against FAU since 2007.
Florida Softball dominated its regional opener at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium on May 3 by defeating Mercer 8-0 — and the team now prepares to face Georgia at home for a chance to advance to Oklahoma City.
Rueben Chinyelu announced on Monday (via CBS Sports) that he withdrew his name from the NBA Draft and will return to UF for his junior season.
He impressed fans during the NCAA tournament (averaging at least seven rebounds per game) and is set to boost the team’s frontcourt.
🎉 Gainesville Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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