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Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pascal's Coffeehouse held a fall drink contest on Tuesday, Sept. 16—where 14 baristas split into teams to craft seasonal drinks like Pecan Horchata, Spiced Apple Cappuccino, and Pomegranate Orange Matcha. Manager Sycora Perlin said the winning drinks will launch on Monday—bringing fresh flavors to the fall menu. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ The Ending is Ours Domestic Violence Summit will be held on September 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santa Fe College Blount Center, 530 W. University Ave. in Gainesville—attendees will join panels and breakout classes to learn about survivor-led reform, trauma-informed education, and policy changes. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Yesterday a kitten recovered from surgery at Alachua County Animal Resources at 3400 NE 53rd Ave. in Gainesville while staff cared for about 180 dogs and cats. The center needs more volunteers and foster homes and offers adoptions from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday — help is always needed. The Gainesville Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a September 16 workshop, the School Board of Alachua County discussed suing the State to reverse the Charter School Review Commission’s approval of Newberry Elementary School’s conversion to a charter school. Vice Chair Tina Certain said she is fighting to keep the public asset under district control—board attorney David Delaney noted that litigation would be the only next legal step after the State Board of Education meets on September 24. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a Sept. 10 appeals court ruling and guidance from state Attorney General James Uthmeier on Sept. 15, open carry became legal in Florida for those who legally own a firearm (restrictions still apply at airports, schools, and government buildings). The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Alachua County Fire Rescue received 5 state-of-the-art ambulances equipped with cab-facing video cameras and a semi-automatic stretcher to improve emergency response after repeated breakdowns of aging vehicles—officials said the new trucks will be on the road by the end of this month and 7 more are coming in January to complete a fleet of 12. WCJB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ HCA Florida North Florida Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Gold Plus award on September 18 for its high-quality stroke care. The hospital follows research-based guidelines that improve treatment and reduce disability in stroke patients. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida men’s golf is continuing its fall play today as the No. 4 Gators travel to Chicago for the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational hosted by the University of Illinois—set at Olympia Fields Country Club where players will compete in 18-hole rounds with tee times at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Local talents such as Jack Turner and Luke Poulter are among the roster representing the team. WRUF
- ➤ Week 4 will see top college football teams face key matchups as Oklahoma (12) hosts Auburn (25) in the SEC, Illinois (9) travels to Indiana (17) in the Big Ten, Utah (18) welcomes Texas Tech (16) in the Big 12, and Miami (6) hosts Florida while Mississippi (11) plays Tulane in a nonconference game. Experts predict possible upsets in these contests as fans prepare for a competitive weekend of college football. GatorSports
- ➤ Gators coach Billy Napier has a 20 to 21 record and a 1 to 2 season so far while his players say they trust him — they hope a win against Miami on Saturday will spark a turnaround for the team. 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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