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Gainesville
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe College has 52 fully funded scholarships for military veterans — including one named in TV20's honor — with endowments coming from donors across North Central Florida. WCJB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a hurricane on Sept. 26 and is forecast to rapidly intensify into a Category-4 storm while Invest 94L is expected to become a tropical depression over the weekend near the Bahamas. Forecasters say the Fujiwhara effect may cause the systems to interact and create uncertain impacts for Florida and the southeast U.S. coast. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a hurricane on Sept. 26 and is forecast to reach Category 4 strength over the weekend—Florida residents may face dangerous surf and rip currents. Uncertainty remains because potential interactions with Invest 94L could change its intensity and path. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Invest 94L southeast of Florida is expected to become a tropical depression over the weekend—if it strengthens, it may be named Tropical Storm Imelda and bring risks of wind, heavy rain, and storm surge along parts of the southeast U.S. coast early next week. The Gainesville Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville will host a free live performance of the solo play On Sight by Dr. Micah Johnson at University Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Oct.10 to mark World Mental Health Day. The city also will hold town hall meetings on Oct.1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hall of Heroes and virtually on Oct.4 at 10 a.m. and Oct.7 at 6 p.m.—to develop the Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance's first strategic plan. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ The City of Gainesville released meeting notices for Sept 29—Oct 5, 2025 that include agendas and details on how to attend public sessions online. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Keil McGriff, the Buchholz wide receiver and son of football legend Travis McGriff, was ruled out for his senior season after an ankle injury and will not play his final season in Gainesville. Coach Mark Whittemore confirmed that an MRI led to surgery plans and he expects a full recovery in a few months—his team will support younger players until he returns. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Week 6 of Florida high school football began Thursday when Oak Hall beat P.K. Yonge 45-0, and Friday's games include a key district contest at Citizens Field as Nease faces Buchholz. Other matchups include Columbia playing a Lake City team in St. Augustine and district contests at Dunnellon and when Santa Fe meets University Christian (from Jacksonville). The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Freshman Kai Tsakiris has become a starter for the Gators as a forward and midfielder after trading the West Coast for Florida—she scored her first SEC goal against Arkansas, played at Georgia on Friday, and will prepare for the home game against Kentucky on Oct. 2. WRUF
- ➤ Florida’s soccer team will face No. 17 Georgia at 6:30 p.m. today in Athens as they try to break their conference winless streak. The match marks their fourth game against ranked SEC teams and offers a chance to defeat Georgia for the first time since 2018—where Georgia’s top midfielder Summer Denigan leads with eight goals. WRUF
- ➤ Florida football is on bye today after a loss to Miami—head coach Billy Napier faces pressure to spark the Gators in their next game. The team will host Texas on Oct. 4 amid a schedule that includes several ranked opponents. The Gainesville Sun
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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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The Runarounds Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Tickets start at $245 — Enjoy an unforgettable performance by The Runarounds in Gainesville.
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Schooling Ride Nights with the Walk Trot Canter Association
8 AM – 5 PM — Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a relaxed evening of horse riding, learning, and fun for all skill levels.
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FEST 23 featuring Dillinger Four, Iron Chic, and Dead to Me
12:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. — Bo Diddley Plaza — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate live punk music over a vibrant three-day festival in Gainesville.
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Cancer Chomp 2025
8-11 a.m. — UF Genetics Institute — Free entry — Celebrate cancer research with a 5K run and family activities at this annual community event.
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