Daily
Gainesville
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jenna Lee Isgar, 31, was arrested yesterday for aggravated domestic battery after allegedly biting and stabbing her ex-boyfriend at GRACE Marketplace near 3055 NE 28th Drive — the incident began on May 21 following a dispute over $50. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Alachua county deputies arrested 81-year-old John Webb after he waited in his ex-wife’s home with a revolver and fired into the ceiling as heirs prepared the estate for sale, with one bullet hitting a vehicle but no one getting hurt; he now faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault. WCJB
- ➤ Deputies responded to a shooting in the Linton Oaks neighborhood Saturday afternoon and took one person to the hospital—officials asked everyone to avoid the area while they searched for the suspect. WCJB
- ➤ Gainesville Police Department identified the individuals involved in shots fired at a BBQ restaurant in northeast Gainesville Friday morning—authorities continue to review the incident. WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville marked Florida Emancipation Day on May 24 with a Freedom Walk from Depot Park to the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center led by local leaders Vivian Filer and Mayor Harvey Ward—attendees marched singing freedom songs and learned the importance of Black history. The Gainesville Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ This summer, Gainesville will offer many outdoor activities at local springs and parks. Families can enjoy hiking, paddling, and swimming — with fees and rules varying by location such as Devil’s Den Spring, Rainbow Springs, and Silver Springs — to match their plans. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Gators lost 2-1 to Georgia on Saturday in a best-of-three series for a ticket to the Women’s College World Series in Gainesville as Georgia hit solo home runs and relied on strong pitching from Lilli Backes — setting up a decisive game today in Oklahoma City to determine who advances. WCJB
- ➤ Santa Fe College Head Baseball Coach Johnny Wiggs was inducted into the 2025 NJCAA Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame — he has led his team since 2007 to win nine Mid-Florida Conference titles, two state tournaments, and two JUCO World Series while amassing 606 wins overall. He said he is grateful for the opportunity to share this honor with his players and assistant coaches. WCJB
- ➤ On Friday, Florida’s Gators softball team beat Georgia 6 to 1 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium with Reagan Walsh hitting a three run home run and Keagan Rothrock pitching strongly—both teams prepared for the second game on Saturday. GatorSports
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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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3-Day Virtual CRASH Training
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Virtual CRASH Training Center — 21 ACTAR CEUs available — Enhance your skills in video analysis and 3-D environments with expert guidance from Bob Scurlock, Ph.D.
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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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