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Friday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alachua Habitat for Humanity will hold two milestone events in July to celebrate the 15th Habitat home built in partnership with Santa Fe College and CPPI—featuring a Send-Off Celebration on July 15 at 8:30 a.m. and a Home on the Move event on July 16 with the home arriving at 14261 NW 135th Terrace by 10:30 a.m.—for Gainesville resident Shavonne Washington, a material specialist at Shands Hospital. Alachua Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville police arrested Isaac Elijah James, 29, yesterday after a 13-month-old girl was found wandering in the parking lot of Home2 Suites by Hilton (2115 SW 13th Street) with a tobacco wrap in her mouth; he reportedly left the hotel room following an argument with his girlfriend and was charged with child neglect without great bodily harm with bail set at $5,000. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Xaviyaun Jacquez Williams, 23, was found guilty on June 26th in Gainesville of first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and attempted felony murder after he shot Trevaughn Wilkerson during a narcotics dispute in Linton Oaks — he received consecutive sentences including life imprisonment. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ On June 25, 2025, a bicyclist was killed on NE SR 26 east of Newnans Lake when a sedan from Gainesville hit him from behind (at about 9:37 p.m.) and he was pronounced dead at the scene (Florida Highway Patrol said his identity remains unknown). Alachua Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville native Emmanuel Garilus won Amateur Night at the Apollo last night with a saxophone performance that joined him to legends like Ella Fitzgerald and James Brown. The win—achieved through the One Nation One Project GNV Talent Search—marks the first time a contestant swept all four rounds and will earn him $20,000, special edition Bulova watches, and a weeklong professional development experience in Los Angeles. Alachua Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County Public Schools will launch new district and school websites along with a new direct messaging system called Apptegy Alert on June 30 at 3:30 p.m.—the current website will be offline for about an hour during the transition—and later this summer the district will introduce a new app and teacher messaging platform called Rooms to improve communication with families and staff. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Incoming Gators golfer Trevor Gutschewski won the 107th Western Junior Championship at The Harvester Club on Thursday — marking his second straight win and adding his name to champions like Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler, and Jim Furyk — as he carries on a family tradition with his father on the PGA Tour and his brother on the Korn Ferry Tour. WCJB
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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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Open House at Eloise Gardens
4-7 p.m. — 6326 SW 90th St — Free entry — Discover a spacious, remodeled home with luxurious features in Gainesville's charming community.
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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
~ Confucius
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