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Gainesville
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Caliber Car Wash joined with Veteran Building Solutions to host a charity car wash to support homeless veterans. Half of the money earned will help give veterans a place to live and the event started Friday at 9 a.m.—it will end on Sunday. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buchholz wide receiver Justin Williams scored two touchdowns to clinch a playoff win over Mandarin and secure the team's fifth straight region title — he is a 4-star recruit committed to Florida football. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Florida football is no longer pursuing Lane Kiffin and has shortlisted Tulane’s Jon Sumrall and Washington’s Jedd Fisch to lead the program—UF aims to hire a coach before early National Signing Day on Dec. 3. GatorSports
- ➤ Florida football will try to end a tough season as the Gators (3-8) host rival Florida State (5-6) today at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Experts say Florida's offense has struggled with injuries while Florida State is expected to use strong passing to control the game. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ Lane Kiffin will announce his coaching decision today after meetings with Florida, Ole Miss, and LSU—local reports note that his family recently visited Gainesville, boosting rumors of a move to the Gators. Kiffin denied any pressure from Ole Miss while betting odds and local ties suggest Florida is a top option. WRUF
- ➤ Florida ended its pursuit of Lane Kiffin due to his erratic behavior & is now focusing on new candidates, with Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall emerging as a potential target. The Gators interviewed a dozen candidates & remain optimistic ahead of Early National Signing Day on December 3. WCJB
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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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Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Florida Gators Women's Basketball
2:45 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Tickets available — Cheer on the Gators as they face off against Tulsa in women's basketball action.
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