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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, about 700 people gathered in Newberry to dedicate a new Veterans Memorial that honors local service members. City Commissioner Mark Clark led the long-planned project using city funds, brick sales, and donations—featuring a life-sized bronze statue of a military working dog as a centerpiece. Alachua County Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Maria Alejandra Puentes, known as La Maracucha, opened a permanent restaurant on West University Avenue in Gainesville after starting her food truck in 2020; she serves traditional Venezuelan dishes + crepes and ice cream that give locals a taste of home. The business faces supply challenges and a summer lull when UF students leave but stays committed to friendly, accessible pricing. The Independent Florida Alligator
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville police are seeking a suspect who abandoned an 8-week-old poodle in a Publix parking lot in Hazel Heights just before 10 a.m. Tuesday—surveillance shows a gold Toyota Camry with damage on the driver’s side and rear and describes one suspect as a light-skin, younger Black male while the dog, found locked in a crate without food or water, suffers from an unknown toxin or virus. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen high school students from Alachua County Public Schools were named National Merit Scholarship winners on June 4 by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, with winners from Gainesville High School, Eastside High School & Buchholz High School among those honored. National Merit plans to announce more winners in July. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Board of Governors rejected UF's selection of Dr. Santa Ono as president on June 3 after questioning him for three hours about DEI and related issues—marking the first time the board has denied a university's choice. UF trustees will restart the search while interim president Kent Fuchs holds office until a new appointment is confirmed. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four-star safety Kaiden Hall committed to play for the Florida Gators after his official visit to The Swamp—he is now the highest rated recruit and the second Florida native to commit this week. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators head men's golf coach J.C. Deacon was named Division I Southeast Region Coach of the Year by the Golf Coaches Association of America on June 4. He has led the team to 2 SEC championships and a regional title this season — the first season with both wins since 2011 — while reaching the NCAA National Championship Semifinals. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida men’s basketball team will face UConn in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Dec. 9 as a rematch of their 77—75 win in the NCAA tournament. The game will air at 9 p.m. on ESPN. WCJB
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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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Foot Reflexology Training for Massage Therapists
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Florida School of Massage — $400, $350 if paid by June 14th — Enhance your massage practice with specialized reflexology techniques and insights.
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Vacation Bible School 2025
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — 8001 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL — Free entry — Engage kids from Kindergarten to 5th grade in a week of fun, learning, and community service.
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Learn to Draw From Life Workshop
6-9 p.m. — Nightjar, Gainesville, FL — Class 1: $5 Reservation Fee, Classes 2 & 3: Pay-What-You-Can — Explore the fundamentals of drawing through engaging lessons in a supportive setting.
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Jack Gamble Melon Run
8-11 a.m. — Albert Ray Massey Park — Entry fee applies — Celebrate Independence Day with a refreshing three-mile run in Gainesville's favorite tradition.
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