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šŸŒ± What Gainesville Reads events are happening around town this month?

Gainesville, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Gainesville Reads events are happening around town this month?
  • Repeat offenderā€™s late-night arrest raises safety concerns on NE 8th Avenue.
  • How UF Healthā€™s new pump could change colorectal cancer care locally

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 72.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Lynx Bookstore kicks off Gainesville Reads centered around ā€˜The Serviceberry' (alligator.org) ā€” A monthlong Gainesville Reads festival has kicked off at The Lynx Books, inviting residents into discussions and art projects inspired by ā€œThe Serviceberryā€ and local ecology. Working Food and other Gainesville-area nonprofits will host 14 events around town, culminating in an Oct. 25 keynote by author Robin Wall Kimmerer at UFā€™s Phillips Center.
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2. Man on pre-trial release with 60 convictions arrested for fleeing a traffic stop (alachuachronicle.com) ā€” A Gainesville man with a long record was arrested this week after allegedly fleeing a late-night traffic stop on NE 8th Avenue and admitting he had crack cocaine. Police say they recovered drugs and paraphernalia, and a judge has now set his bail at $15,000, raising ongoing concerns about repeat offenders and neighborhood safety for nearby residents.
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3. First UF Health patient receives specialized treatment for advanced colorectal cancer (alachuachronicle.com) ā€” UF Health in Gainesville has begun offering a specialized hepatic artery infusion pump for advanced colorectal cancers that spread to the liver, giving select patients a new option when standard chemotherapy fails. The first patient, from Ocala, is already receiving treatment, and UF Health doctors say the program expands cuttingā€‘edge cancer care available to North Central Florida residents.
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4. From Gainesville to Miami: These 5 Florida universities rank among the nation's top 100 schools for 2027 (secretmiami.com) ā€” Gainesvilleā€™s University of Florida has been ranked No. 34 nationally and the highest in Florida in U.S. Newsā€™ 2027 Best Colleges list, also earning a top value ranking for inā€‘state students. The list places four other Florida universities in the top 100, underscoring strong options for local students considering staying in-state for college.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for recommendations for a licensed contractor who can do wall structural repair work for water damage from rain leakage.
    Who have you used that was reasonable and did good work? (Nextdoor Blues Creek)
  • DONATIONS: I regularly have clothing and household items to donate and have donated to Haven Hospice, Gainesville Community Ministry, Peaceful Paths, etc..
    I really want to donate where they will actually put the items out there and help people. Do any of you have places where you really like to donate?ā€¦ (Nextdoor Renewood)
  • The Fresh Market posted a job opening for In Stock Specialist in Gainesville. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Gainesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gainesville here.

Ok Gainesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" ā€” Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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