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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville police arrested 27-year-old Darius Yarnell Wilson last night after he allegedly forced his way into a family home—attacking one resident and firing his gun as he drove away, with a search later finding spent shells at the scene. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ On July 29 at 7:49 a.m., deputies arrived at 102 NW 9th Terrace in Gainesville to serve an arrest warrant on 44-year-old Samuel Edgardo Rivera who did not comply with orders and fired at officers, prompting additional units to join the scene where Rivera fired multiple rounds until SWAT fatally shot him at 11:02 a.m., and FDLE has begun an independent investigation with the involved deputy placed on paid administrative leave. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Fermon Green III, 44, of Hawthorne was arrested on July 30 for allegedly stealing a tractor worth $30,600 from a Gainesville business — he is on federal probation and now faces a grand theft charge after a yellow truck was stopped near NW 10th and NW 4th Place. Alachua Chronicle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of North Central Florida is tracking ALICE households in six counties and found that many Alachua households struggle with basic bills like rent and childcare. CEO Amber Miller said local partners are meeting bi-weekly and planning disaster relief efforts—aimed at helping families stay afloat during rising living costs. Mainstreet Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Members of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency task force will arrive today in Gainesville to begin an audit of city records and management practices. City officials must provide documents and property access — covering areas like procurement, contracting, personnel compensation, GRU, DEI, Green New Deal, grants, homeless services, and transportation — to support the review. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Gators kicked off fall camp under head coach Billy Napier as fans look forward to a season opener on August 30th against LIU. Quarterback DJ Lagway will play with a lower leg injury—reports say it is not as serious as it appears. WCJB
- ➤ Solar Gators raced in the Formula Sun Grand Prix where they debuted their new car Flare, finished fifth overall, and earned the fastest lap award—a $500 Mathworks prize and second place in the Altair Challenge. The team, which has over 75 members and engineers working about 20 hours each week, will focus on improving Flare this fall for next summer's competition. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida football running back Jadan Baugh broke team strength records during the offseason—he became the pound-for-pound strongest player in the program after an All-SEC freshman season where he led in rushing yards and touchdowns. Coach Billy Napier now challenges him to improve his skills, toughness and teamwork. GatorSports
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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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Veterans Living With Cancer Support Program
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Hilton University of Florida Conference Center — Free entry — A supportive initiative tailored for veterans facing cancer treatment and survivorship.
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Meet and Greet at Ballyhoo Grill
6-8 p.m. — Ballyhoo Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a casual evening of conversation and discover the Adventure Club of Gainesville.
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