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Gainesville
Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At CountryWay Town Square in Newberry on Sunday, residents may have received a Thanksgiving turkey from the inaugural Turkeys n’ Trucks Donation Drive—sharing a moment of holiday generosity. WCJB
- ➤ Alachua County firefighters held a charity chili cook-off Sunday night to support local residents and demonstrate their commitment to community service. WCJB
- ➤ The City of High Springs, partnering with the police department and local schools, is now accepting gift and monetary donations for Operation Holiday Cheer 2025—donations may be dropped off at the HSPD building entrance until Dec.15 at 5 p.m. Cox Communications recently donated $2,000 in Walmart gift cards to support the drive. WCJB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The High Springs Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle accident on I-75 Northbound near mile marker 407 just before the county line yesterday at 11:00 a.m.—the left lane was blocked and delays are expected. WCJB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UF hosted its second annual AI art contest—Gator Create 2025—on Oct 27 to show how AI can boost creativity with a grand prize of $199. Some students, like Kaili Zhang, used ChatGPT 5.0 to help shape their work while others worried that AI might replace jobs in traditional art. The Independent Florida Alligator
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alachua County Forever celebrated 25 years by opening the new Watermelon Pond Preserve for a guided hike where locals explored 136 acres of untouched land and saw many plants and birds. The event used funds from a surtax to help keep the county’s land conservation work going—ensuring natural spaces remain protected. WCJB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville scored 84 on the Municipal Equality Index, down from 97 last year, as new state laws lowered points for non-discrimination, municipal services, and law enforcement—though it still ranks above Daytona Beach and Jacksonville. WUFT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, the five seed Gators swept 12 seed Alabama 3-0 at Enmarket Arena in Savannah—using a strong attack and defense to win the match, they advanced to face fourth seed Tennessee in Sunday’s quarterfinal at 2 p.m. WRUF
- ➤ On November 22nd, Tennessee beat Florida 31-11 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville and snapped a 10-game home losing streak—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called the loss 'rock bottom' for the Gators. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Former Florida coach Urban Meyer, who won two national championships with the Gators, was announced to join the team’s Ring of Honor next season during Saturday’s game against Tennessee at The Swamp. He coached the Gators for six seasons and led them to a 65-15 record and national titles in 2006 and 2008. WRUF
- ➤ Hawthorne beat Williston 30-8 on Friday as sophomore Derryek Gillins ran for 100 yards and four touchdowns after quarterback Richard Roundtree suffered a bone bruise—Coach Cornelius Ingram said the win ended Williston’s season and extended the Hornets’ long home win streak. The Gainesville Sun
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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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~ Edgar Degas
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