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Gainesville
Monday, June 9th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Anthony Levern Tumblin, 59, was arrested yesterday after he allegedly used metal rebar to break seven house windows and six vehicle windows on June 7 during a dispute over being locked out at the 1600 block of NE 5th Place — bail was set at $10,000 — with damage estimated at $4,500. Alachua Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Juneteenth Gainesville Film Festival at the Hippodrome Cinema showed three films honoring Black history and emancipation—one by local filmmaker Michael Gengler that focused on Coach Jessie Heard’s role in Gainesville’s desegregation. Gengler, an 81-year-old lawyer who spent decades preserving the city’s history, plans to donate $2.2 million to support UF College of Education—giving local teachers a boost in their graduate studies. The Independent Florida Alligator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Trinity Catholic lineman G’nivre Carr joined Florida Gators football after transferring from IMG and receiving offers from several power-four teams — he said the Gators felt like family after his father's passing. He resumed training twice a day and will sign his commitment on December 6 near Lillian Bryant Park. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Buchholz High School’s 4-star wide receiver Justin Williams committed on Sunday evening to play for the Gators — he gained over 1,000 yards rushing and receiving last season and is the first wide receiver commit for the Class of 2026. The Gainesville Sun
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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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Live Music with Kenna Dee
7-11 p.m. — Mother's Pub & Grill North — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic favorites and delicious bites in a lively atmosphere.
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~ Jack London
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