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Gainesville
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leaders at North Central Florida Community Center (with community sponsors) plan to distribute 300 backpacks to local students to ease school supply costs. WCJB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Gainesville man, Khalil Barnett, 29, was arrested on charges of battery, marijuana possession, carrying a gun as a convicted felon, resisting and tampering with evidence after he ran from deputies investigating a domestic violence call in Tower Oaks—he is now held in jail with no bond set. WCJB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Color Compass is a grassroots effort started by Ana Duran and her children after they saw that many art programs lack the supplies needed when budgets are cut. The project collects used crayons and pencils from local churches and sends them to schools in Colombia and Kenya, while the Tools for Schools program supplies local teachers and runs a mobile unit — both efforts help reduce waste and make learning more affordable. The Independent Florida Alligator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cynthia Curry resigned as Gainesville City Manager after four years—her final day is November 21—and said she leaves the city in a better spot because she helped save money, keep streets safer, and boost local projects. The city must now find a new manager as it faces an inquiry by the Florida DOGE task force into spending and tax policies. WCJB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UF/IFAS experts explained that common plants like citronella and lavender only repel mosquitoes when their oils are extracted (passive planting is mostly ineffective) and stressed that removing standing water and using layered control methods is essential. UF/IFAS specialist Eva Buckner will lead a free webinar on Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. to show residents proven techniques to reduce mosquito breeding and bites. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gator tennis alum Ben Shelton won the National Bank Open in Toronto by rallying to beat Karen Khachanov in a match featuring two tiebreakers & seven aces, becoming the first American champion at the Masters 1000 hard-court event since Andy Roddick in 2003. WCJB
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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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