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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Publix near the University of Florida campus in Gainesville sold a Fantasy 5 lottery ticket on Oct. 8 that won about $113,000 — the ticket was purchased at 5801 SW 75th St in Tower Square and winners must claim prizes within 180 days. The Gainesville Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville leaders offered to sell Citizens Field to the school district on the condition that a new stadium is completed by the 2028 season—if the field is not used for football, it will return to city control. City and district staff will soon discuss cost, timelines and future use of the stadium. WCJB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County Animal Resources at 3400 Northeast 53rd Avenue in Gainesville is offering adoptable pets with scheduled visits from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday—Saturday as interested families can email or call to meet Dot who loves food and toys, Gus Gus known for his gentle nature, and Tinkerbell who enjoys lounging. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a 29—21 win against Texas last weekend, the Gators will travel to College Station to face TexasA&M at Kyle Field on Saturday at 7 p.m. on ESPN and 98.1 FM/850 AM WRUF—this game will test their 1—1 SEC record as they aim to improve their season. WRUF
- ➤ Florida men's basketball sold out its season tickets for the upcoming 2025-26 season after nine home games sold out last season following a national championship win—fans can still buy Arena Passes that cover all 15 home games and other ticket options will be available soon. GatorSports
- ➤ After the 2025 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars will look for a temporary home while EverBank Stadium is renovated and its capacity is reduced in 2026, with the plan lasting until the new stadium opens in August. The team will consider moving to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville or Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 — a decision that must be approved by NFL owners. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida Gators will try to avenge a 33-20 loss last year against No. 5 Texas A&M in a rematch in Gainesville on Saturday at 7 p.m. Coach Billy Napier said he will use both quarterbacks as his team seeks to steady a shaky 2-3 start — coverage begins at 4 p.m. on WRUF 98.1FM/850AM 104.3 HD-2. WRUF
- ➤ Florida will host No. 12 Mississippi State today at Donald R. Dizney Stadium with a kickoff at 7 p.m. on the SEC Network—Florida earned its first SEC win last Sunday and will honor its senior class in a post-match ceremony. WRUF
- ➤ Former UF players Eddy Piñeiro and Chimere Dike were named NFL Special Teams Players of the Week; Piñeiro earned the NFC award after making a game-winning field goal in overtime for the 49ers and Dike received the AFC honor for his strong return on Sunday — NFL announced Wednesday. This recognition comes after standout performances that highlighted each player's time with their respective teams. WRUF
- ➤ In Week 8 of Florida high school football, two district title games will take place in Alachua County as Eastside hosts South Sumter and Newberry faces Bradford on Friday — additional matchups include Buchholz at Tocoi Creek and Hawthorne at University Christian. Gainesville High played its district game against Leesburg on Thursday. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida’s men’s and women’s swim and diving teams host Virginia today in a tough meet as the Virginia men rank 13th and the women are top-ranked - the Gators plan to improve their records with swim events at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and diving starting at 12:30 p.m. WRUF
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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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