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Gainesville
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville hosted its fourth annual Latino festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025. International singer Luis Enrique headlined the event — local vendors, businesses and bands joined to celebrate Latin culture. WUFT
- ➤ Micanopy’s Fall Festival celebrated its 50th year during the Florida vs Georgia football rivalry weekend as thousands gathered along Northeast Cholokka Boulevard to visit 250 vendors selling handmade crafts, art and food in a family-friendly setting. The festival was organized by 12 nonprofits and all event T-shirts sold out before noon on Saturday—leftover funds were then divided among the groups. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Galactic Empire—a viral heavy metal cover band—will perform at Wooly in downtown Gainesville on November 7 at 7 p.m. They play instrumental metal versions of movie scores including Star Wars and Indiana Jones. The Gainesville Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville city commissioners voted on Oct. 9 to consider selling Citizens Field—a cherished high school sports venue—to the Alachua County School Board with conditions that it remain a stadium until a new one is built by 2028. The proposal is part of an $84 million plan to upgrade public facilities. WUFT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TV20 invites voters in Gainesville to pick one of five nominees as the Play of the Week from the regular season finale; the winner will be announced (Thursday at 6 p.m.) during the sportscast. WCJB
- ➤ Florida's Gators lost by a score of 93 to 87 against No. 13 Arizona in Las Vegas on Monday night as Thomas Haugh scored a career high 27 points while his team struggled against a strong offensive display — head coach Todd Golden said the loss would help the team learn before facing North Florida on Thursday. WCJB
- ➤ Alachua County will host the 2027 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships at West End Park and the county Sports and Events Center—both upgraded to support world-class athletic events. Officials noted that the 2025 outdoor championship drew 16,000 international visitors—setting a high benchmark for the upcoming games. Mainstreet Daily News
- ➤ Gainesville High volleyball returned to the Class 5A final four for the first time in 14 years after a 3-0 win over Legacy last Wednesday, boosting the team's postseason win streak to six. The team will face Fort Lauderdale Archbishop McCarthy in the state semifinal at 4 p.m. Friday at Polk State College. WRUF
- ➤ Taylor Parks from Clearwater fulfilled her dream of playing for the Gators as a sophomore volleyball setter after a standout freshman season that included a gold medal at the NORCECA Pan American Cup. She helped lead her team to a landmark victory over Pittsburgh at the AVCA First Serve Showcase — a win that set the tone for a new era under coach Ryan Theis. WRUF
- ➤ Florida women’s basketball began the season Monday at the O’Connell Center with a 96-62 win over North Florida—junior guard Laila Reynolds and freshman Caterina Piatti led the team to an early 9-0 record against the Ospreys. The team will play again Thursday at 5 p.m. in a doubleheader with the men’s game scheduled for later that evening. WRUF
- ➤ Buchholz boys soccer team opened strong and won 6–0 against Eastside on a cold Monday night as they scored four goals in the first half and two later—players like Cadet and Ortiz drove the win. The team will face West Port Tuesday at 7 p.m. and the coach expects more wins this season. WRUF
- ➤ Florida football kicker Trey Smack broke a school record on Nov. 1 when he kicked his ninth field goal of 50 or more yards—a 54-yarder that gave Florida a 20-17 lead over rival Georgia. The fourth-year senior will try to build on his record when he faces Kentucky on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. GatorSports
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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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Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Clarence R. Kelly Community Center — Free entry — Distributing essential diapers to families in need for a heartwarming day of giving.
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Jeff Dunham Live in Gainesville
7-8:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Tickets starting at $91 — Experience an evening of laughter with the renowned ventriloquist Jeff Dunham.
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Adventure Club Meet and Greet
6-8 p.m. — BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing evening meeting new friends and learning about the Adventure Club of Gainesville.
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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