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Gainesville
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County Animal Resources will open at 1 p.m. on Dec. 18 due to a staff gathering. Alachua Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville reports a significant drop in gun violence in 2024, with no gun-related homicides since May, attributed to comprehensive community and law enforcement efforts. City of Gainesville
- ➤ An arsonist ignited multiple small fires, resulting in the iconic seating van at Satchel’s Pizza in Gainesville catching fire early Sunday morning. WCJB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts are investigating why the bat population at the University of Florida has significantly decreased, suspecting hurricanes and behavioral changes as possible causes. WUFT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Gainesville City Commission approves a 20% increase in residential waste collection fees and favors maintaining multiple commercial haulers over a single exclusivity agreement. Alachua Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Trainer Madison at Gainesville Health and Fitness introduces core workouts that enhance overall body strength. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida football center Jake Slaughter was named an AP first-team All-American, becoming the third center in UF history to achieve this honor. GatorSports
- ➤ Sloane and Skye Blakely both compete for the University of Florida's gymnastics team, with Sloane entering her senior year and Skye recovering from an injury as a freshman. WRUF
- ➤ The Florida Gators basketball team is now ranked 6th nationally after defeating Arizona State 83-66, maintaining an unbeaten 10-0 record. GatorSports
- ➤ The Florida Gators men's basketball team has had an impressive start to their season, boasting an average margin of victory of 21.1 points. WRUF
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Dance Alive National Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker, performed by Dance Alive National Ballet, will be showing at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville, Florida.
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Gainesville Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Experience a fun-filled pub crawl in Gainesville featuring games, contests, and a chance to enjoy themed drinks and food at various venues.
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Dance Alive National Ballet: Class with Clara
A fun onstage ballet class with Clara from the Nutcracker, welcoming participants of all ages with company dancers available for assistance.
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Weekly English Country Dance in Gainesville
The Gainesville English Country Dance features live music by Hoggetowne Fancy, with instruction for dancers at United Church of Gainesville.
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Holiday Running Event: 1M, 5K, 10K, and 15K
This family-friendly running event features multiple race distances and is open to all runners, including non-club members.
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Alabama State Hornets vs. Florida Gators Women's Basketball Game
Witness an exciting matchup between the Alabama State Hornets and the Florida Gators women's basketball teams at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
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Weekly English Country Dance in Gainesville
A community-friendly English country dance featuring live music, lessons, and a supportive environment for all skill levels every Monday evening.
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Race for Rehab: Dynamic Duo 5K Fundraiser
The Race for Rehab: Dynamic Duo 5K is a community fundraising event aimed at raising $1,000 for rehabilitation services, taking place at Flavet Field in Gainesville.
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