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Gainesville
Monday, May 26th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Alachua County Library District is inviting families to join Reader Palooza on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tower Road Branch Library—more than 30 local organizations will offer games, crafts, a scavenger hunt and registration for the Summer Reading Challenge. Alachua County Today
- ➤ TV20's David Snyder will follow several key stories this week, including a Gainesville man arrested on Sunday for throwing a stone tile through a downtown business window, a search for a missing 12-year-old in Levy County, and a pursuit for a suspect after a neighborhood shooting on Saturday. He will also cover the MotoAmerica Mini Cup at Gainesville Raceway this weekend, Memorial Day events today, and warnings about scam collection calls. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County deputies said a man was taken into custody after he allegedly shot and killed a person in the Newberry neighborhood—following a shooting on Saturday afternoon in Gainesville. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a 5-2 win over Georgia on Sunday, the Florida Gators advanced to the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City — Keagan Rothrock pitched a complete game and both Rylee Holtorf and Taylor Shumaker hit home runs — as Georgia’s late runs did not close the gap. WCJB
- ➤ Game 3 of Florida softball's super regional matchup with Georgia was delayed in the fourth inning at Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium due to a lightning strike; Florida was ahead 1 to 0 and play resumed at 6:30 p.m. ET after a 30-minute wait. The Gainesville Sun
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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