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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ethan Van Young Jr., 33, was arrested yesterday for breaking a car window at Shoppes at Thornebrooke and stealing a wallet before using the victim’s credit cards to buy video game controllers at Walmart and Dollar General—he faces burglary, grand theft, and fraud charges with bail set at $110,000. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ GRU Authority filed a complaint against the city on Aug. 27 to stop a special election on Nov. 4 that would let only Gainesville residents vote on GRU control—leaving over 35% of its ratepayers without a vote—and said the ballot language is misleading and violates state and federal laws. The Gainesville Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Florida has joined the Sunshine Genetics Consortium to research rare childhood diseases—uniting several local universities, hospitals and biotech partners with $3 million in seed funding to shorten diagnosis delays and improve treatment options for children. WCJB
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 29, the Eastside football team rallied from a 19-point deficit to win 28-25 over Rickards in a hard-fought game. WCJB
- ➤ As the first home game of the Florida Gators season approaches, University Athletics Organization has enlisted extra personnel from Gainesville Police, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, and Florida State Highway Patrol to keep fans safe—parking options include on-campus lots, downtown free spaces, and RTS special routes. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida coach Billy Napier stressed that the team will treat LIU with focus despite being 45.5-point favorites in tonight's game at 7 p.m. ET on SEC Network and 850 WRUF — he said every player must earn their spot in practice— and LIU's coach Ron Cooper relies on his team's hard work after a tough season as they look to improve. WRUF
- ➤ Florida Gators begin their season today against LIU at 7 p.m. on SEC Network—Coach Billy Napier says the team must start strong and improve its tackling to stop LIU's run game. WRUF
- ➤ Local businesses on West University Avenue are getting ready for the season's first game after Gators won a national championship last April—Sports Mania will stay open until kickoff while Coterie Market offers special game day treats by local alumni. WCJB
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