Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Gainesville.
🚨 Crime
Jacari Robinson, 31—arrested last night after deputies found a stolen Springfield XD9 pistol and marijuana during a traffic stop on E.
University Avenue—was booked on a warrant for allegedly punching a neighbor in September 2024.
On August 29, Florida Highway Patrol stopped a stolen Ford Expedition on I-75 near Gainesville and arrested 20-year-old Seth Collin Bradford and 28-year-old Robert Emanuel Cormier for a Miami robbery involving jewelry, a Louis Vuitton bag, and other items — they face grand theft charges with bail set at $40,000 and $100,000.
Chanda Lukeveia Agosto, 30, was arrested on August 30 on charges of battery and child abuse after she allegedly sprayed mace on a 12-year-old and an adult at a Holly Heights bus stop—witnesses said she chased the child and sprayed the adult while breaking up a fight.
An Inglis man was arrested on Aug.
30 after breaking into a home and stealing an electric bike—authorities said he tried to flee on the bike and on foot and now faces a bond of more than 77 thousand dollars.
🎓 Education
On Aug 25, the UF Board of Trustees named Donald W.
Landry as interim president, and he will take office on Sept. 1 when Interim President Kent Fuchs' term ended. Students and faculty shared mixed feelings—some praised his academic record while others worried the decision was driven by politics.
🏛️ Government
Alachua County officials announced that due to a fire at the Leveda Brown Environmental Park and Transfer Station, residential trash, recycling and yard waste collection will not occur on Monday, Sept.
1 and will resume Tuesday with regular service returning the following week.
🏈 Sports
Yesterday, Florida hosted LIU at The Swamp at 7 p.m.—the Gators, favored by 45.5 points, sought to break a two-game season-opening losing streak as sophomore DJ Lagway led the team against LIU’s Ethan Greenwood.
The Gainesville All Stars held their weekly bike polo practice on Aug.
28 in a local park where 10 players used bikes and mallets to score until nightfall— the inclusive team will attend a tournament in Birmingham in the coming weeks.
🎉 Gainesville Events
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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.
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.
Sugaray Rayford Live in Concert
8-11 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets required — Experience the powerful voice and message of Sugaray Rayford in a vibrant live performance.
Florida Gators Volleyball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
7-8:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — VIP tickets and packages available — Catch the Florida Gators take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an exciting volleyball showdown.
D & S Classic Car and Antique Tractor Show
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — The Barn at Rembert Farms — $25 per vehicle — Cruise into nostalgia with classic cars and antique tractors on display.
JJ Grey & Mofro Live
6:30-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — $TBD — Experience powerful southern soul and rock with gritty vocals and personal songwriting.
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