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Gainesville
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First Magnitude Brewing Company is hosting its 4th annual pet contest today — local pet owners are competing in various categories with winners to be announced later. WCJB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 66-year-old Williston man died in Levy County when a sedan driven by a 26-year-old Bronson man crossed into the path of his motorcycle on US Highway 27-Alt Sunday night — emergency responders transported him to UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville where he was pronounced dead. Mainstreet Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Florida students are joining the Reconnect Movement by switching from smartphones to flip phones to build in-person connections, as nearly half of teens say social media negatively affects kids their age. The Gainesville Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a Gainesville City Commission meeting on June 5, officials announced that the Gainesville Regional Transit System lost about $2.9 million in UF funding—nearly half of its annual revenue from UF. The cuts mean route realignments and reduced frequency starting June 30, which has left community members worried about getting to work or school on time. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Alachua city commissioners will meet to discuss an interim city manager role after Mike Deroza resigned on May 26 after serving for nine years — his departure has prompted plans to set a course for finding a permanent replacement. The meeting will help guide the next steps in the city’s leadership search. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buchholz junior wideout Justin Williams committed to the Gators for 2026 after an outstanding season in which he scored 29 touchdowns and gained over 2,400 yards (staying only four miles from home). The Gators also added three-star offensive tackle Chancellor Campbell from Lakewood High to bolster their roster. WCJB
- ➤ Coach Cornelius Ingram resigned as head girls’ basketball coach at Hawthorne after eight seasons where he led the Lady Hornets to three state championships and a record of 149 wins and 40 losses. Shereka Jackson is set to replace him with nine returning varsity players next season — Ingram will continue as head coach of the football team and said he might return to girls’ basketball later. WRUF
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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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