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Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pastor Adam Joy and Deeper Purpose Ministries will host a free Thanksgiving luncheon for area seniors on Tuesday, November 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 at the High Springs Civic Center+ rides and volunteer help are available for those in need. Alachua Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville hosts the Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest, a traditional event that shows how people once made syrup from cane like in the 1800s. Jane Cummings said the festival brings the community together & teaches local history while keeping a sweet tradition alive. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County commissioners approved $200,000 in funding to expand food distribution programs for county residents—this decision, made earlier in November, aims to address food insecurity as demand increases. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida NFL teams are playing key games today as the Buccaneers face the Rams at 8:20 p.m. on NBC and the Jaguars take on the Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. on CBS—WRUF reporters Riley Orovitz and Dalton Sallengs have split predictions while the Dolphins remain on bye week. WRUF
- ➤ Oak Hall football won its first SSAA title in program history Saturday with a 27-10 win over Cambridge Christian as the team improved from a 4-6 record last year to mark a historic turnaround. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida hosted Tennessee at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville—Florida had won 10 straight home games against the Volunteers before facing a Tennessee team coming off a blowout win over New Mexico State. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ Florida football lost to Tennessee on Nov. 22 with a score of 31 to 11—its worst loss in 35 years. The team, now at 3 to 8, has one game left and its search for a new head coach continues—adding pressure on a challenging season. GatorSports
- ➤ Jayden Woods, a freshman EDGE rusher for the Gators, has made a strong impact this season with 16 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and an interception that set up a touchdown in the Ole Miss game — and he earned praise for his progress and focus from teammate George Gumbs Jr. With Gumbs Jr. undergoing knee surgery, Woods will take on a larger role as Florida prepares to face Tennessee on Saturday, with game coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN 98.1-FM and WRUF 103.7-FM/850-AM. WRUF
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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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Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Hippodrome Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the magic of Christmas through beautiful string renditions of your favorite holiday carols in a candlelit setting.
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Gainesville's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9:00 p.m. — Silver Q Billiards & Sports Bar — Tickets required — Dress in your ugliest holiday sweater for a night of festive fun with games, contests, and prizes.
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Florida Gators vs. St. Francis (PA) Red Flash
7 PM — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting NCAA basketball matchup featuring the Gators and the Red Flash.
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Dance Alive National Ballet - The Nutcracker
7:30-9 p.m. — Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of The Nutcracker with live music by the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.
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Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social
1-5 p.m. — Haile Plantation — Free entry — Celebrate the season with a family-friendly 5k jog followed by festive food and games.
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~ Carl Jung
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