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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gator football alum and Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will host a free youth camp—Anthony Richardson Football Skills Academy—in his hometown of Gainesville on June 21 at Citizens Park; registration starts at 8:00 a.m. with camp beginning at 9:00 a.m. His mother will host a parent summit to help families support their young athletes. WRUF
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Welch, a 19-year-old Gainesville man, was arrested Tuesday for first-degree attempted murder and possession of a short-barreled shotgun after a gang-related shooting at Grove Apartments on March 16—bullets struck apartments and vehicles without causing injuries. The Independent Florida Alligator
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dance Alive National Ballet will host a weeklong summer dance camp for children with special needs at Oak View Park from July 7 – July 11, running daily from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in collaboration with Children’s Trust and the City of Gainesville, with the program free to eligible Alachua County residents. Alachua Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Museum of Natural History will host Pollinator Palooza on June 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. at First Magnitude Brewing Co.—attendees will enjoy free native plants, a pollinator-themed beer, food trucks, and educational displays to support National Pollinator Week. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Department and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Duval Nature Park at 610 NE 24th St to unveil improvements including an ADA walking trail, a new playground, a pedestrian entrance, a grill & water fountain, stormwater fixes and a redesigned parking area, with a shuttle from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m.; the project costs $322,870. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed Mori Hosseini and Fred Ridley to the University of Florida Board of Trustees, and both appointments now await confirmation by the Florida Senate + Hosseini has served on the board since 2016 while Ridley is known as a prominent attorney and former U.S. Amateur golf champion. WUFT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rachel Gailis, a 20-year-old tennis standout, ended her three-season career at UF and announced on May 31 that she will pursue a professional tennis career. She said her love for UF and its supportive atmosphere remains strong—guiding her next steps in pro tennis. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ A USA TODAY podcast has experts say that SEC coaches face a turning point this season as key figures like Florida’s Billy Napier, LSU’s Brian Kelly and Auburn’s Hugh Freeze are rated with mixed outlooks. The panel noted that while Kelly benefits from a strong transfer class, Napier may struggle with a tough schedule — and opinions differ on Freeze’s future success. GatorSports
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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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