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Gainesville
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville man Jason Lee Saul, 40, pleaded nolo contendere to DUI manslaughter in the death of Andra Paul Driggers from a January 22 crash and was sentenced on May 13 to 7.5 years in prison—he will serve 7.5 years of probation after completing his sentence. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ GPD released new images and a 12-second video of two persons of interest in the downtown shooting that occurred on May 18—detectives ask anyone with details to contact them immediately. Alachua Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Heartwood Music Fest IX will take place on Saturday, June 14th at 619 S. Main Street—doors open at 3 p.m. and music starts at 4 p.m. The festival, celebrating nearly a decade of live music and community, is a collaborative production by The Listening Room and Heartwood Soundstage with a theme of 'All Together Now.' Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ On May 24, community members gathered at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center for the Florida Emancipation Celebration—a key event in Gainesville’s monthlong Journey to Juneteenth. The event featured a 9 a.m. march from Depot Park, music, educational exhibits and personal storytelling to honor the emancipation of enslaved people in Florida. The Independent Florida Alligator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today the UF Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Dr. Santa J. Ono as the university's next president pending ratification by the Florida Board of Governors (he previously led the University of Michigan). He was chosen from hundreds of candidates and said he is eager to work with UF students, faculty, and staff (his career highlights include work in public health and vision research). Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ The University of Florida Board of Trustees selected Dr. Santa Ono as the 14th president on May 27 (pending Florida Board of Governors approval) after a nearly three-hour interview, and he left his post at the University of Michigan to make the move. He fielded questions on topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion programs, antisemitism and climate change during the meeting. The Gainesville Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville Housing Authority will host an open house for its new ELITE Training Center from 4 to 6 p.m. May 29 at 2626 E. University Ave, where residents and community members can learn about job training & business development programs funded by a $500,000 HUD CHOICE Neighborhoods Planning Grant. The program aims to revitalize 1.5 miles of east Gainesville by providing skills for employment and entrepreneurship. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida defeated Georgia in the Super Regionals as sophomore pitcher Keagan Rothrock pitched a complete game in the decisive match to secure the team’s 13th Women’s College World Series berth—Florida will face the Texas Longhorns at noon tomorrow. 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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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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~ Winston Churchill
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