Good morning, Gainesville.

On November 30, fire crews from Alachua County Fire Rescue, Melrose Fire Rescue, Windsor Fire Rescue, and the Florida Division of Forestry contained a five-acre brush fire off U.S. Hwy 301, just south of County Road 1474—using heavy equipment and brush trucks to protect nearby homes.

The University of Florida is expected to hire David Caldwell as the new general manager for the Gators—Caldwell worked as the Jaguars’ GM and held other NFL roles, and his hire comes as UF looks to strengthen its football leadership.

Florida football is expected to hire Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as its next head coach after a 42-day search to replace Billy Napier—this move follows a 40 to 21 win over Florida State and has sparked mixed social media reactions.

Florida football coach Jon Sumrall is the team’s first defensive-oriented head coach since Will Muschamp in 2011 and will use a 3-4 scheme (designed to stop runs and pressure quarterbacks) that aims to boost the Gators' defense (drawing on his proven tactics from Tulane).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dartmouth Big Green vs. Florida Gators Basketball

6-7:30 p.m. — Stephen C. O'Connell Center — Admission varies — Watch the Gators take on Dartmouth in an exciting basketball showdown, followed by postgame layups!