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Gainesville
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire was reported early Sunday morning at an apartment building at 1220 Northwest 12th Street in Gainesville — firefighters discovered a hidden fire in the attic and smoke damage on the second floor that was quickly extinguished, with no injuries reported. WCJB
- ➤ A mobile home in Citra caught fire Saturday evening — Marion County Fire Rescue reported that there were no injuries. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tayana Nalany Lebron-Alvira, 18, was arrested at about 1:03 a.m. on August 3 at a downtown Gainesville bar near University Avenue and Main Street for disorderly conduct and battery on a law enforcement officer amid a fight, and she is charged with resisting an officer without violence—bail was set at $17,000. Alachua Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Frazer School's Bach Ngo, a rising 12th grader, won the 41st Denker Tournament of High School State Champions on August 3rd, earning a $5,000 college scholarship and $650 cash — his win qualifies him for the U.S. Junior Championship and the World Youth event. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ GRU CEO Ed Bielarski said the City’s plan to hold a special election on Nov. 4 to dissolve GRUA is misleading and removes limits on the government services contribution—he warned that vague ballot language and the timing of a court hearing set for Aug. 7 may harm GRUA’s due process rights. This plan, he argued, risks higher utility costs and debt problems in the future. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County’s World Masters Championship was nominated for Sports Travel's Best Amateur Sports Event award after hosting athletes from around the world earlier this year + the nomination is part of an annual awards show that honors top amateur sports competitions + people can vote online to choose the winner. WCJB
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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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