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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Butler Enterprises announced that Texas de Brazil, the nation’s premier Brazilian steakhouse, will soon open a 6,300 sq ft restaurant in Butler Town Center—where guests will enjoy traditional Brazilian churrasco and Texas-style grilled meats during lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Alachua Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Iban Zephaniah Banks, 26, Landon Kirell Coleman, 21, and Lemorris Micah Olorunfem Dexter III, 24 were arrested early this morning after a traffic stop on August 21 revealed a stolen Glock 19 Gen 5, a drum of ammunition with 42 rounds, and a Glock switch—leading to multiple firearm-related charges. Alachua Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Electronic DJ Steve Aoki will headline UF’s Gator Growl pep rally at the O’Connell Center on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. — he is known for his cake-throwing act — and students can buy tickets starting Aug. 29. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ On August 22, Gainesville leaders and community members celebrated the reopening of the historic elevator at Hippodrome Theatre, which was built in 1911 and restored to modern safety standards while keeping its wood, brass and hand operated features—funded by a tax approved by voters. City of Gainesville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston addressed over 4,000 UF students at the O’Connell Center last Thursday—he shared behind-the-scenes memories from Breaking Bad and offered advice on taking risks in new endeavors. The Independent Florida Alligator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville leaders broke ground on a nearly $40 million Woodland Park redevelopment project in East Gainesville—phase two will build 144 new energy-efficient units expected to finish in 2026. The project will transform one of the city’s oldest public housing communities into a modern neighborhood that offers hundreds of families a safe place to call home. WCJB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Home and Garden Show returns to Gainesville with vendors offering products for home, garden, patio and renovations. WCJB
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