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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman on probation, Dahlia Shanta Coney, 45, allegedly threatened to kill an Uber Eats driver at her Tara Greens home on June 15 after arguing over a late food order and missing drink + deputies arrested her after reports that she brandished a firearm and later produced a realistic BB gun from her closet. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ A Gainesville man was struck and killed at 8:55 a.m. on Sunday near the Williston exit ramp on I-75 when a tractor-trailer hit him and fled the scene—witnesses described the vehicle as a black semi-cab pulling a white trailer and Florida Highway Patrol is seeking information on the driver. Mainstreet Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, June 19, non-essential federal offices—including post offices, banks, and the stock market—will close for Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery, while UPS and FedEx continue regular delivery services. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida football received its 11th commitment for the 2026 class when three-star offensive tackle Javarii Luckas, 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, pledged to join the Gators on June 16—he chose Florida over offers from USF, West Virginia, FIU and Florida Atlantic. GatorSports
- ➤ Two Gator baseball players, freshman Aidan King and sophomore Liam Peterson, have been selected to join the USA Collegiate National Team Camp. They will take part in a five-game Stars vs. Stripes series starting June 29 at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis—after which the final roster for the Friendship Series against Japan will be announced. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Baseball has added dynamic former Jacksonville University center fielder Jaden Bastian to its roster—he is a junior who hit .302 with 11 home runs, 10 doubles, five triples and 36 stolen bases and will bring both speed and power to the team. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators coach Billy Napier led a busy recruiting weekend that brought a commitment from edge rush JaReylan McCoy—decommitted from LSU—and signings of running back Carsyn Baker and receiver Marquez Daniel. His team's strong recruiting drive is expected to boost the program as the season approaches. WRUF
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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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Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
8 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Experience the iconic hits of ABBA performed by a string quartet in a spectacular setting.
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