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Gainesville
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, June 17, over 200 protesters gathered at Depot Park to defend immigrants’ rights in response to ICE raids in L.A.—the event was organized by the Gainesville Party for Socialism and Liberation and featured chants, handmade signs, and a march along Main Street while police managed traffic. Many participants carried flags and expressed their determination to support the community, and a few even joined from nearby areas after traveling long distances. The Independent Florida Alligator
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 8-year-old child died and two others were injured in a jet ski accident near the Putnam-Alachua County line — authorities are investigating the incident. WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UF's Latin American and Caribbean Collection is on the third floor of Smathers Library and was founded in 1925; it holds over 500,000 books, newspapers, microfilms and recordings in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and indigenous languages. The collection will feature a Caribbean Heritage Month display with bilingual recipe cards in June — a key resource for local researchers and students — and continues to preserve unique historical materials. The Independent Florida Alligator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida Panthers fans celebrated Tuesday night's Stanley Cup Championship win at The Swamp Restaurant as over 100 fans gathered to watch the game—longtime supporter Walter Alaman, a dedicated fan for 20 years, cheered the win. WUFT
- ➤ Residents can vote for the top Boys Track and Field athlete in the Gainesville area from 9 first-team nominees + voting closes Sunday, June 22 at 11:59 p.m. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Trevor Gutschewski, a Gators Golf commit from Nebraska who graduated high school in May, competed in his first Major at the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont this past weekend—he watched his father, Scott, compete at Bethpage in 2009. Gutschewski will join the Gators Golf team this fall. WCJB
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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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~ Jesus
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