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Gainesville
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ U-Haul Co. of Florida announced that Walkers One Stop Shop, a local custom T-shirt shop at 1334 SE 1st Ave., signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to offer rental trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies—operating daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to serve Gainesville residents. Alachua Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville police arrested 32-year-old Jermaya Lavaghn Richardson last night for intentionally setting her apartment on fire at Camelot Apartments—she faces three counts of arson after witnesses reported her actions during an argument. Alachua Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today when UF classes start, 85 new Bachelor of Science in Nursing students begin training as part of the largest undergraduate class in Gainesville—226 students in total—adding to a program enrollment of 722 and supported by investments in new faculty and simulation labs to meet nurse shortages. The college’s expansion underscores its commitment to boosting the local healthcare workforce. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Board of Education found that the Alachua County School Board violated a parent's First Amendment rights at a school board meeting on July 31 — the board must update its public comment policies and train its members — with state monitoring during the 2025‑26 academic year. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Willie Jackson said the Blue Waves will rely on 10th grader quarterback Willie Spain to lead the team amid a season with fewer players and off-season hurricane damage at P.K. Yonge. Spain said he will use his running and throwing skills—making him a dual-threat—to create scoring chances for his team. WCJB
- ➤ Gainesville high school football teams are gearing up for the 2025 FHSAA season as fans and players across the region—from Lafayette to Interlachen—prepare for intense competition and local rivalries; The Gainesville Sun will provide regular updates with weekly breakdowns, athlete polls, recruiting news and stories that cover every key moment of the season. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida Gators women's soccer faces Towson tonight for its home opener and three-game homestand—after a 5-0 loss to Florida State that featured a weather delay, coach Samantha Bohon said 10 new starters will push the team to score early and finish clinical against a tough opponent. The team plans to use the game to set high expectations and boost its competitive spirit as they adjust their play. WRUF
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Spencer Thomas Concert
6:30-10 p.m. — The Bull — Cost Info Not Specified — Experience a night of raw and heartfelt songwriting with Spencer Thomas and special guest Johanna Warren.
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Run for Recovery 5k
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Depot Park — Registration required — Participate in a vibrant 5k run aimed at supporting recovery efforts in the community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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