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Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville’s Spanish-speaking community is hosting the 21st annual Latino Film Festival, which runs until Sept. 28 and offers film screenings at Heartwood, Santa Fe’s Blount Hall, and Lynx Bookstore—its next film, the animated kids’ feature Pachamama, will be shown on Sept. 20. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers at Gainesville Regional Airport now enjoy added parking space as a new four‐story garage with 418 spaces opens—passengers can park on the first three levels while finishing touches continue, with bus, Uber, Lyft and taxi lanes set to begin service next week. WCJB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 3, following Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's plans to end vaccine mandates, about 60 UF students and faculty gathered near the UF College of Medicine holding signs in support of vaccines. They marched to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital—urging protection for vulnerable groups and a stronger public health response. The Independent Florida Alligator
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway threw five interceptions in his first SEC road start at Death Valley as LSU beat the Gators 20—10. His poor performance added to Florida’s four-game losing streak at Death Valley and the team will regroup before their Miami game next Saturday. WRUF
- ➤ Florida football coach Billy Napier stuck with quarterback DJ Lagway after he threw five interceptions against LSU on Sept. 13 — he said he trusted Lagway's decisions — and did not switch him out for freshman Tramell Jones Jr. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ In 2020, Florida’s cornerback Marco Wilson threw a shoe that led to a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty—this set up LSU’s 57-yard game-winning field goal and abruptly ended the Gators’ playoff run. Five years later, coaches and fans say that single play still shapes discussions about team performance and leadership changes. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida football coach Billy Napier said defensive lineman Brendan Bett will miss game time after he spat on an opponent during the USF game last week (Bett apologized publicly on social media and his discipline will be handled internally). GatorSports
- ➤ Florida's defense will take on No. 3 LSU as the team prepares for its SEC opener while junior linebacker Jaden Robinson, a Lake City native with strong season stats, readies for a big game. Coach Billy Napier said Robinson's quick instincts are critical—helping the Gators secure stops and build momentum in a loud, hostile setting. WRUF
- ➤ Florida football played No. 4 LSU on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in a pivotal SEC opener as the Gators, still smarting from an upset loss to USF, aimed to rebound with the return of defensive tackle Caleb Banks—a key player while LSU entered the game favored by seven points. GatorSports
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Magic City Hippies Live in Concert
7:00-10:15 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets available — Groove to the sun-soaked funk and indie tunes of Miami's Magic City Hippies.
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Bingo for Carson Springs Animals
6-8 p.m. — Swamp Head Brewery — Ticket proceeds benefit local animal nonprofit — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo for a good cause.
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The Bridge City Sinners "Break the Chain" Tour
6-8:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — All Ages — Experience an eclectic fusion of dark folk, Americana, and punk from the Bridge City Sinners and special guests.
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40th Annual Fall Arts Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Shoppes at Thornebrook — Free entry — Experience a weekend of creativity and community spirit at Gainesville's beloved arts festival.
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Vanderbilt Commodores at Florida Gators Women's Volleyball
1-2:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Free entry for youth — Enjoy an SEC volleyball showdown featuring giveaways for kids.
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