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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday morning, an electrical malfunction set off fire alarms at Marston Science Library and the computer sciences and engineering building, leading to an evacuation and quick check by emergency crews—officials confirmed there was no hazard once the alarms were reset. The Independent Florida Alligator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Demolition started on Sept 16 at the old Thelma A. Boltin Center at 516 NE Second Ave after city leaders voted on Sept 4 due to high repair costs and county officials said they were not informed beforehand. The city will rebuild the site as a trailhead for the Sweetwater Trail Loop and outdoor space to honor Boltin’s legacy. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ The Alachua County Foster Grandparent Program received renewed funding yesterday— and now seeks volunteers aged 55 and older who meet income requirements to support public schools, charter schools, childcare centers and after-school programs with tutoring, mentoring and encouragement for children facing challenges. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ At a special meeting on September 11, the Commission set the property tax rate at 7.6000 mills, adopted the FY26 budget and finalized fees for fire, stormwater and solid waste—public hearing on these matters is set for September 23 at 5:01 p.m. Officials said the rate increases come from higher property values and inflation as they work to cut taxes over time. Alachua Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community Hospice and Palliative Care in partnership with Santa Fe College and Assurance will host Caring for Those Who Cared for Us, a free educational event for caregivers on October 16 from 4:45 to 7 p.m. at the Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center in Gainesville — registration is required due to limited seating. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Dr. Scott Teitelbaum, director of UF Health Florida Recovery Center, celebrated 29 years of sobriety on Aug. 22 after losing his family and license to addiction, and he now leads an expanded Gainesville campus built to help people overcome substance abuse—reflecting his own journey from rock bottom. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida Gators football fans from Gainesville traveled to New Orleans on Saturday to support their team despite a 20-10 loss to LSU. The fans filled Bourbon Street with energy—eagerly looking forward to the must-win game against Miami. WRUF
- ➤ On Friday night, Oak Hall came back from one point behind to win 21-20 against the Buccaneers as senior quarterback Aaron Akins and junior running back BJ Johnson led key scoring drives—coach RJ Fuhr praised the team for their late-game effort. The Eagles will play city rival P.K. Yonge on Sept. 26 after their bye week. WRUF
- ➤ No. 11 Florida volleyball is seven matches into the season with a 5—2 record which shows strong serves and standout play by sophomore Byrd—though a loss to UNC revealed service errors. The team will work to adjust before facing Marquette Friday at 7 p.m. WRUF
- ➤ The University of Florida and the SEC suspended Gators running backs coach Jabbar Juluke for three games because he was involved in a pregame scuffle before the LSU game last Saturday—Juluke apologized and vowed to learn from his mistake. WRUF
- ➤ Florida's football team faces criticism—after a 10 to 20 loss against LSU when quarterback DJ Lagway threw five interceptions and the offensive line committed costly holding penalties. The Gators will work to improve their performance before their Saturday matchup with the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. WRUF
- ➤ Gator Motorsports is building a new race car by designing a custom inverter and housing unit and updating its business presentation for the 2026 competition. Team captain Daniel Patel leads 40 engineers as they work to boost car performance and score after challenges last year—drawing on a legacy that began in a small storage unit in 1991. WRUF
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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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