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Gainesville
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Butler Enterprises will host the Fifth Annual International Car Show on October 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Butler Town Center in Gainesville — the free event will feature a collection of vehicles from multiple decades and benefit the Rotary Club of Gainesville Foundation. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. is launching a new chapter in Greater Gainesville to serve Alachua, Columbia and Marion counties—83 founding members will be inducted on November 1. Local leaders like chartering president-elect Florida Bridgewater-Alford and organizer Gwendolyn Carroll are preparing the chapter to offer advocacy, leadership and mentorship programs—efforts aimed at empowering women and girls in the region. The Gainesville Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ballyhoo Grill, a Gainesville restaurant that opened in 1999, closed permanently at 3700 W. University Ave. in Royal Park Plaza—after an eviction judgment on Oct. 17 was granted following unpaid rent dating from Aug. 1 and a missed court order for payment by Oct. 15—and its owners’ motion to set aside the judgment was denied. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ On October 14, at the Cade Prize for Inventivity event held at the Cade Museum, Quornix—a biotechnology startup from Bloomington—won the Grand Prize for creating new treatments for bacterial diseases and received $60,000 along with free legal, marketing, and product development support. Other finalists included teams from Alachua and Gainesville, and local students chose Mud Rat for the Student Choice Award as the event celebrated its 16th year of recognizing early-stage inventors. Alachua Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction began yesterday on the new NE 31st Avenue Multi-Use Trail as city departments started work on a 10-foot paved path connecting NE 15th Street and NE Waldo Road—temporary shoulder closures will occur during driveway apron reconstruction. R. E. Arnold Construction, Inc. received a $1,499,900 contract and the project will continue into summer. Alachua Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Billy Napier was fired on Sunday because his team had too many losses, and fans feel sad about the tough season. Florida now searches for a new coach, with names like Lane Kiffin and Kerwin Bell mentioned as possible choices—though no clear winner has yet been picked. WRUF
- ➤ Florida fired coach Billy Napier on Sunday afternoon after a 22-23 record during his fourth season—his departure raises concerns over losing key recruits such as Justin Williams and CJ Bronaugh as the school prepares to hire its fifth coach in 11 years. WRUF
- ➤ The No. 3 Florida men’s basketball team will face the No. 13 Arizona team on Nov. 3 in Las Vegas as part of the Hall of Fame series. The Gators, with a young roster fresh off a championship run, will take on one of three top-15 non-conference matchups — a key test before the NCAA tournament. WRUF
- ➤ Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales held his first press conference on Monday—after being named on Sunday—and said he will push the Gators to improve amid the coaching change following Billy Napier’s departure. He stressed that every practice and game is a vital chance for the players to build on the team’s legacy. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Gators’ quarterbacks coach Ryan O’Hara will call plays for the team as part of a change announced by interim head coach Billy Gonzales after head coach Billy Napier left — he will work with co-offensive coordinator Russ Callaway to support quarterback DJ Lagway ahead of the game against Georgia on Nov. 1. The Independent Florida Alligator
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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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2025 Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
5:30-8 p.m. — First Magnitude Brewing Company — $65 for a team of 3 — Compete in a fun-filled evening of Rock, Paper, Scissors and enjoy food, drinks, and prizes.
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Boo at the Zoo
3-7 p.m. — Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo — Trick-or-treating fun — Enjoy a safe Halloween celebration for the whole family at the zoo.
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Flatwoods 5k Run
12:00 – 2:30 PM — 10625 NE Waldo Rd — Check website for registration fee — Experience the thrill of a local 5k amidst Gainesville's scenic trails.
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Jammy Buffet
7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — $ — Set sail on a musical adventure with Jammy Buffet's tribute to Jimmy Buffett's coastal storytelling.
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Florida: A History in Pictures
7-8 p.m. — Matheson History Museum — Free entry — Discover the visual history of Florida through engaging highlights from a popular Facebook group.
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Tom Petty Weekend
2-7 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Free entry for students & kids 18 & under — Celebrate the musical legacy of Gainesville's own Tom Petty with a weekend of outdoor and indoor performances.
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Aura Photography Family Days
12-8 p.m. — Florida Aura Research & Photography LLC — Pricing not specified — Explore vibrant aura photography with family in a colorful environment.
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