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Gainesville
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ William Walter Murphy, 37, was sentenced to life in prison on May 23 after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder, unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, resisting an officer without violence and drug offenses—charges linked to a botched drug deal that led to Nathaniel Foye’s death. Alachua Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Florida’s Board of Trustees will vote on the selection of Santa J. Ono as the next president on May 27 at Emerson Hall at 10 a.m.—Dr. Ono currently serves as president of the University of Michigan and his selection follows Ben Sasse stepping down in July. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Gainesville announced updated road closures from May 23–30, including the closure of SW Eighth Avenue between SW 13th Street and SW 12th Street on Tuesday, May 27 and the closure of SE 21st Street between SE Second Avenue and SE Second Place from May 27 to June 4. Additional closures on NW First Street with detours until June 30 and NW Sixth Street with single‐lane closures until May 31 may affect local traffic — the update covers only city‐maintained roads. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida Gators softball, led by sophomore pitcher Reagan Rothrock, defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 6-1 Friday at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium and are one win away from the Women’s College World Series— they will resume play today at 11 a.m. against the Bulldogs in the Super Regionals round. The Independent Florida Alligator
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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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Lift & Lengthen: Cupping and Stretching Techniques
9 AM – 6 PM — Florida School of Massage — $205 — Learn to blend cupping and stretching for enhanced recovery and flexibility in bodywork.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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