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Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of November.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deep in Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Blue Hole, also known as Jug Hole, surges with 67 million gallons of water each day from a 10-foot-wide opening, marking it as a first-magnitude spring. Visitors walk a half-mile on a boardwalk to reach the spring entrance — a quiet natural marvel that reveals the power and beauty of Florida’s springs. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tulane coach Jon Sumrall reportedly withdrew his name from Auburn’s coaching search — coming a day after he emerged as Florida football’s top candidate — and is expected to announce his decision today. He is waiting on Lane Kiffin’s choice, which was made on Saturday evening. GatorSports
- ➤ The Florida Gators fired coach Billy Napier on Oct. 19 and now face renewed pressure in their rivalry with the Florida State Seminoles, who kept coach Mike Norvell through the season pending a review. A win on Saturday was seen as crucial for bowl eligibility—adding extra pressure on Norvell’s future at the school. WRUF
- ➤ Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin faces heavy criticism after his effort to hire Lane Kiffin stalled — his options for a new coach appear limited and his third and final hire will set his legacy as Florida looks to change its football program. The Gainesville Sun
- ➤ A new WRUF analysis shows that UF has a long history of high NFL draft picks and All-American players, but FSU now leads with better offense and defense. The data shows FSU averages more yards per game and makes fewer mistakes — factors that may affect their next rivalry game. WRUF
- ➤ Running back Jadan Baugh had a historic game as Florida beat Florida State 40-21 on Saturday with 38 carries for 266 yards and two touchdowns that pushed him past 1,000 yards for the season. The win snapped a four-game losing streak and marked the first back-to-back win over the rival since a three-year run from 2018 to 2021. WRUF
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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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The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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