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Gainesville
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County deputies broke up a block party in northern Hawthorne where three people were stabbed. WCJB
- ➤ On June 26, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office booked several individuals with charges ranging from sex offender registration failures to resisting officers and drug-related offenses — the public log shows birthdays and alleged offense details at the time of arrest. Alachua Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center is tracking Invest 91L, which formed in the Caribbean on June 26 and is expected to briefly intensify and dump rain on eastern Mexico before moving inland early next week — local weather remains calm in Gainesville with no tropical system threatening the area at this time. The Gainesville Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville Fire Rescue swore in its new chief this week — the ceremony marked a leadership change for the department. WCJB
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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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Alachua County Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Alachua County Farmers' Market — Free entry — Explore local produce and goods from growers within 50 miles.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
~ Chinese Proverb
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