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Gainesville
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County Public Works Department closed SW 24th Avenue — between SW 91st Street and SW 87th Way — due to a minor sinkhole opening, and drivers are advised to follow the detour — which requires travel on SW 88th Street eastbound from Shannon Woods — with delays expected. Mainstreet Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida gas prices increased for the second consecutive week as regular fuel averaged $2.91 per gallon on Monday, up from $2.85 last week—this rate remains about 3.6% lower than the national average while still falling 7 cents from last month's figure. The Gainesville Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Girls ages 14 to 18 will join Dream on Purpose’s free three-day Career Launch Intensive in Gainesville from November 15 to 17 — the program includes a resume workshop at Santa Fe College, a shopping event for professional attire at Ross Dress for Less and a headshot plus networking session at The Luxe Creative Space. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Tina Certain, a school board member, will attend the State Board of Education meeting today after she was criticized for a Facebook comment about Conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Her attorney said she is going on her own and stressed that her post is protected by the First Amendment — urging the board to focus on issues that affect students. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Gators softball program signed the nation’s second-ranked recruiting class on National Signing Day on Nov. 11 — a move that brings top recruit Caroline Stanton and six other players who will join next fall to boost the team’s lineup. Coach Tim Walton said the new signees add depth at all positions as the team prepares to compete for national championships. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida fired head coach Samantha Bohon—who finished her fourth season with an 18-34-18 record and a 5-23-12 record in SEC play—on November 12. The university will start a national search for her replacement as the team plans for a new direction in the 2026 season. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Interim coach Billy Gonzales said he has not mentioned rumors of Lane Kiffin replacing former head coach Billy Napier and urged players to focus on finishing the season — every rep matters as the Gators work to remain bowl eligible. The team will prepare for upcoming games, including a contest against Ole Miss Saturday at 7 p.m., with players emphasizing the need to improve each game. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ In three games, sophomore Liv McGill set a record with 38 points as she nearly recorded a triple-double in two contests—her strong play helped the Florida women’s basketball team win by large margins. The Gators will host Samford tonight and play Navy Sunday as they aim to return to the NCAA Tournament after last appearing in 2022. WRUF
- ➤ Florida volleyball will play Texas A&M at 7 p.m. today at the O’Connell Center as the Gators aim to secure one final resume win before the conference tournament. With an 8-5 SEC record and a 23-2 head-to-head advantage, the team faces the Aggies—who come on an eight-game winning streak—as they work to boost their seeding. WRUF
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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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Tennessee Vols vs. Florida Gators Football
7:00 PM — Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — Check your local listings — A thrilling college football matchup between two rival teams.
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Thanksgiving Buffet at Covey Kitchen + Cocktails
Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet — 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Covey Kitchen + Cocktails — $30 and under — Celebrate with a blend of seasonal favorites in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Postmodern Jukebox Performance
7-9 p.m. — Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a holiday-themed swing concert reimagining today’s hits.
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Thornebrook Holiday Market
5-8 p.m. — Shoppes at Thornebrook — Free entry — Experience a winter wonderland with local vendors, food trucks, and festive tree lighting.
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Newberry's Tree Lighting Ceremony
6-8 p.m. — City of Newberry — Free entry — Celebrate the season with Santa photos, hot cocoa, and fun kids activities.
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Florida Gators Women's Basketball vs. South Alabama
2-4:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Check website for ticket info — Cheer on the Gators as they face off against South Alabama in a thrilling basketball matchup.
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Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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