GNV News Wrap for Monday, Dec. 2

Topics covered in today's edition:

Shaquille O'Neal shouts out GNV holiday parade
Block by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2
Ironwood Golf Course and RTS are no longer under management watch
Gainesville's shelter program expected to activate from temperature drop
Two charged in 2022 fatal drive-by shooting of 16-year-old girl
With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis
FDEP recognizes Paynes Prairie ranger as resource manager of the year
One person injured after crashing vehicle into building in Gainesville
Adam Rosenthal reported missing in June charged with murder in Tennessee
Saint Francis Thanksgiving meal feeds those in need
'Tom Petty Trail' gives fans a map to explore Gainesville through rock legend's music
Eight holiday concerts in Gainesville
Alachua County Poet Laureate E. Stanley Richardson performs in Nigeria
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday declared ‘First Alert Weather’ days
United Nations ratifies UF-created protection framework for cash apps
UF, Florida Aquarium partnership boosts coral health
UF’s new DNA-based locator to help remove invasive snakes
UF: Get septic tanks checked before next storm season
Senators start filing bills for 2025 session
2024 hurricane season closes as one of the costliest on record

Shaq shares message ahead of 'A Very GNV Holiday Parade' - WCJB

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal is sharing a special message for Gainesville ahead of the second annual holiday parade

Shaquille O'Neal shouts out GNV holiday parade ahead of Grand Marshal appearance - 352today

The 15-time NBA all-star and Basketball Hall of Famer gave a shoutout to the upcoming Very GNV Holiday Parade on the set of TNT's "Inside the NBA".

City of Gainesville's new Downtown Ambassador Program aimed at making visitors feel 'safer' - The Gainesville Sun

About a dozen ambassadors dressed in lime green shirts will soon help residents in downtown Gainesville with safety and outreach services.

Ironwood Golf Course and RTS are no longer under management watch following ongoing problems - WCJB

Two city of Gainesville departments are no longer on "management watch" by city manager Cynthia Curry.

Gainesville's shelter program expected to activate from temperature drop - WCJB

Gainesville city officials anticipate a need for their Cold Night Shelter Program as temperatures continue to drop in north central Florida.

Cold weather shelters opening across North Central Florida - WCJB

Cold weather shelters have opened in several counties.

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Two men arrested for murdering 16-year-old girl at graduation party in Gainesville - WCJB

After more than two years, authorities have arrested the men they say killed a 16-year-old girl near Gainesville.

Two charged in 2022 fatal drive-by shooting at Gainesville mobile home park - The Gainesville Sun

Geremy Navarro and Nathaniel Kendrick have both been charged with first-degree premeditated murder in the death of 16-year-old Zhane' Sanders.

ACSO identifies 2 suspects in The Palms of Archer homicide case - Mainstreet Daily News

Zhané Sanders died in June 2022 drive-by shooting on Archer Road.

With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis - Mainstreet Daily News

Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.

Florida DEP recognizes Paynes Prairie ranger as resource manager of the year - WCJB

Kevin Patton has served with the Florida Park Service for 39 years.

1 person injured after crashing vehicle into building in Gainesville - WCJB

According to Gainesville Fire Rescue, firefighters responded to a vehicle accident at 1800 North Main Street.

Former Gainesville mayoral candidate reported missing in June charged with murder in Tennessee - The Gainesville Sun

Adam Arthur Rosenthal, 39, who ran for Gainesville mayor in 2022, faces charges of homicide, aggravated assault and tampering with evidence.

Saint Francis Thanksgiving meal feeds those in need - WCJB

Volunteers at Saint Francis House are ensuring that people in Gainesville have a Thanksgiving meal.

'Tom Petty Trail' gives fans a map to explore Gainesville through rock legend's music - The Gainesville Sun

From the singer's childhood home to site references in his songs, the website aims to help Tom Petty fans trace the life of the iconic musician.

Gainesville holiday season underway with 8 concerts ahead - Mainstreet Daily News

Community groups host array of holiday music options.

Alachua County Poet Laureate E. Stanley Richardson reflects on performance in Nigeria - The Gainesville Sun

E. Stanley Richardson performed "Satchmo at the Waldorf" in the inaugural Lagos International Theatre Festival in Nigeria.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings declared 'First Alert Weather' Days - WCJB

Any outdoor animals should be brought indoors and gardens covered to prevent frost formation.

United Nations ratifies UF-created framework to protect people on cash apps - Mainstreet Daily News

Framework includes 120 detailed recommendations and controls.

UF, Florida Aquarium partnership boosts coral health - Mainstreet Daily News

Collaboration started in 2012.

UF's new DNA-based locator to help remove invasive snakes - Mainstreet Daily News

DNA to pinpoint species location.

UF: Get septic tanks checked before next storm season - Mainstreet Daily News

Hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded tanks this year.

Florida

Senators start filing bills for 2025 session - WUFT

House and Senate committees will meet in parts of December, January and February to start sifting through proposals in the lead-up to the 60-day session.

Closing the books on the 2024 hurricane season, one of the costliest on record - WUFT

Hurricane forecasters got it right when they predicted that 2024 had the ingredients necessary to fuel an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season, but no one could have predicted just how historic the season would turn out to be.

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