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Gainesville
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Smooth Flava Dance GNV, led by educator Wanda Lloyd, is hosting its annual three-day 'Teach Me To Dance' event today at MLK—inviting residents of all skill levels to learn line dancing, swing, and urban ballroom—while raising funds to support local summer STEM programs. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UF students will face a housing gap as off-campus leases end on July 31 while classes and exams continue through Aug. 8—many will need to arrange temporary housing or long commutes during this challenging period. The Independent Florida Alligator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville city leaders are changing downtown parking policies again after backlash + Director of Transportation Jesus Gomez sent commissioners a memo outlining nine planned changes his department will soon implement. WCJB
- ➤ The Alachua County Commission and City of Gainesville Commission will hold a joint meeting Tuesday, June 17 at 1 p.m. in the Gainesville City Hall Auditorium—viewers can watch live on Cox Channel 12, the AC TV app, or online. The agenda covers topics including the UF Eastside Urgent Care Center, Meridian Behavioral Healthcare facility, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire update, upcoming transit service changes, and a plan to extend the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ At a Gainesville City Commission meeting today, city leaders approved a motion to let voters decide control of Gainesville Regional Utilities in a special election on Nov. 4—despite legal threats from the GRU Authority Board. Commissioners also explained that recent budget cuts will lower RTS service hours and reduce buses while setting aside $18.7 million to start early work on Citizens Field redevelopment—plans that include improvements to local public facilities. The Independent Florida Alligator
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Elite DNA Behavioral Health is hosting a donation drive through June 30 to support local youth by collecting items like school supplies, games, and personal care products for the Interface Youth Program offered by CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services. Donations can be dropped off at 1131 NW 64th Terrace, Suite A from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alachua Chronicle
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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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Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
6:30-8:45 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live orchestra's candlelit homage to the legendary rock band Queen.
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An Evening with Dauzat St. Marie
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Check event for cost — Experience the powerful Americana duo Dauzat St. Marie weaving soulful melodies.
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