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Gainesville
Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson hosted the Skills Academy on Saturday at Citizens Park where over 450 kids learned football and life skills—he hopes to make the free event annual. WCJB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crystle Galluzzo, who was injured in a March motorcycle and car crash that led to the amputation of her right leg and a traumatic cardiac arrest from which first responders revived her during transport, thanked Fire Crew 81—whose quick actions saved her life—for their help as she begins recovery. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A motion hearing is scheduled for Tuesday for Bryan Howard—accused of crashing into a farm bus and causing the deaths of eight people. WCJB
- ➤ Gainesville man Glenn David MacCallum, 51, was arrested yesterday in Alachua after officers responded to a road rage call on U.S. Hwy 441 and found him pointing a loaded gun in his waistband—he now faces charges of aggravated assault and driving with a suspended license. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida lawmakers left property tax cuts out of the state budget, and leaders will study how changes might affect local governments. A vote on a possible tax cut may come on the 2026 ballot but any cuts will not start until 2027—homeowners must wait for relief. The Gainesville Sun
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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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Early Bird Metal Show: Nibiru, Northwood, Sardaukar
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — All ages — Experience an electrifying night of local metal with Nibiru, Northwood, and Sardaukar igniting the stage.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
~ Booker T. Washington
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