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Gainesville
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Alachua has celebrated 20 years of Scarecrow Row as volunteers and local businesses display handmade figures in a Snow White theme along Main Street and the Town Centre. The event serves as a lead into Trick-or-Treat on Main Street today (starts at 6 p.m.), expected to draw families for a festive celebration. Alachua County Today
- ➤ Gainesville’s Mom Walk Collective—formed in 2024 by Ashley Griffin and her sister—holds twice-monthly walks where mothers share their struggles and build supportive bonds. The group, which celebrated its first anniversary on October 12, is planning a no-kids moms’ night out to further encourage local connections. WUFT
- ➤ The City of Alachua and Elder Options hosted the second annual Senior Expo last week at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center where older residents visited information booths, screenings, and resource referrals and enjoyed a free meal provided by the Mebane Alumni Association. City officials said the expo strengthened community ties — and upcoming recurring programs such as bingo, Zumba, and Coffee & Games will continue to support older adults. Alachua County Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bravo Supermarkets debuted in Newberry to serve the local Hispanic community with Latin American foods as residents no longer have to travel far for familiar products. The store opened with bilingual staff and will complete renovations by mid-November—its celebration is scheduled for January. WUFT
- ➤ Southeastern Grocers will rebrand as The Winn-Dixie Company in early 2026 as it acquires Hitchcock’s Markets in Alachua, Keystone Heights and Williston to boost its Florida roots. The new store at 434 E. Noble Ave. in Williston will open in early December and workers from the old location will continue serving customers — while the Alachua and Keystone Heights stores convert by summer. Alachua County Today
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country singer Morgan Wallen will perform two concerts at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on May 15 and May 16 as part of his Still The Problem Tour—marking the first full show at the stadium since Garth Brooks performed in April 2019. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Tu Fiesta Radio is hosting its annual festival where attendees will celebrate Latin culture with live music, dance, food, and family fun. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Gainesville officials activated a Cold Night Shelter Program on Oct. 30 and it is available today as temperatures drop below 45°. St. Francis House shelters families, women and children — GRACE Marketplace shelters individual adults — until overnight lows rise above 45°. City of Gainesville
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The GHS volleyball team advanced to the Class 5A Final Four after sweeping Legacy 3-0 on Wednesday night—ending a 14-year drought and marking libero Addy Hauptman’s achievement of 1,000 career digs under new head coach Jerica Carter-Mitchell in her second year. WCJB
- ➤ Three college athletic directors from Penn State, LSU — and Florida used the same words when they fired their football coaches this season. Twelve coaches were let go at a combined cost of $124 million in contract buyouts, showing how quickly jobs can change in college football. WRUF
- ➤ Florida’s Gators men’s basketball team is shifting its style to lean on size and strength as coach Todd Golden adjusts the lineup after the departure of its three top guards from the championship squad — the team will debut its bully-ball approach Monday night in Las Vegas against No. 13 Arizona as it tests whether this new strategy can bring back past success. WRUF
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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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Tom Walker Half Marathon & 5k
8:00 – 11:30 AM — First Magnitude Brewing Company — Entry fees apply — Experience the scenic Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail at this popular running event.
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Veterans in Business Fair
11 AM - 12 PM — Thomas Center — Free entry — Connect with procurement staff and fellow veteran-owned businesses while exploring available resources.
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Florida Gators vs. Florida State Men's Basketball
7-8:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Tickets start at $29 — Cheer on the Gators as they face off against their rivals in a thrilling basketball matchup.
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Texas A&M Aggies at Florida Gators Women's Volleyball
7-8:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Free aviator sunglasses for the first 200 students — Celebrate Military & First Responders Appreciation Night with thrilling volleyball action.
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Chef Dinner & Wine Pairing – Wines of the Old World
6-9 p.m. — The Fat Tuscan — $100 per person — Experience a gourmet dinner with expertly paired Old World wines in an interactive cooking class.
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