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Gainesville
Monday, July 14th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville’s Royal Queens Women Empowerment is hosting a Christmas in July toy drive to help local families in need. The drive accepts gifts for children (ages 2-18), clothes, and monetary donations until November 1. WCJB
- ➤ TV20's David Snyder previews a busy week in North Central Florida as turn lanes near Gainesville will close until the end of July for repaving. Kulaqua River Ranch hosted its third community day—sports updates show Gator baseball’s Lawson was named to the Cape Cod All-Star Game, four-star recruits Heze Kent and KJ Ford committed, and the Quinyon Mitchell Youth Football Camp was held. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 13, 2025, Gainesville Police arrested Duard Augustus Benton III, a 58-year-old man, after he allegedly pulled a knife on a Walmart Loss Prevention Officer who tried to stop his shoplifting and then threatened a responding officer during a foot chase at northwest Walmart — he now faces charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting an officer with violence and petit theft with prior convictions. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Ronnie Lavern Walker, 65, was arrested yesterday at Copeland Park (7020 NE 27th Avenue) after allegedly hitting a man with a piece of wood; the victim was taken to the hospital with head injuries. Alachua Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ City leaders announced that Gainesville is offering $300,000 in grants for cultural non-profit organizations to fund community events—non-profit owners can apply for support to run their programs. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Super Bowl Champion Quinyon Mitchell returned home on Saturday to host a youth football camp for nearly 300 kids aged six and older. The former Toledo player, drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, said the camp is his rock — his foundation for giving back. WCJB
- ➤ Gator baseball player Lawson was named to the Cape Cod All-Star Game and Home Run Contest and he will join top athletes at the event later this summer. WCJB
- ➤ Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway enters his sophomore season with high expectations to restore the team’s success—he passed for 1,915 yards and threw nine interceptions last season and faces pressure to improve decision making while staying healthy. WRUF
- ➤ Florida college baseball players reflected on their time with the Gators and key memories like the Clemson Super-Regional as they prepare for the MLB Draft—eight of the 12 eligible players are ranked on draft boards and top prospect Colby Shelton shared gratitude for his growth; the draft resumed today at 11:30 a.m. in Atlanta after the first rounds began Sunday at 6 p.m. The Independent Florida Alligator
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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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Florida 4-H Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Reitz Union — Ticket information available — Celebrate the 2025 inductees of the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame and their contributions to youth development.
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Fire Rescue Cadets Compete at the Gator Fire Games
9 AM – 4 PM — Alachua County Sports & Event Center — Free entry — Watch aspiring first responders in action as they tackle challenges modeled after real-life situations.
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Spooks N Sips Night Market
6-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Free entry — Enjoy a spooky-themed evening market with over 70 unique vendors.
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Together We Rise - Recovery Is Possible
12-5 p.m. — Cellon Oak Park — Free admission — A day dedicated to healing and learning about recovery support services in Alachua County.
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Tech Coffee Social
9-10 a.m. — Karma Cream — Free entry — A relaxed morning gathering for tech enthusiasts to network and enjoy coffee conversations.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.
~ Elbert Hubbard
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