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Gainesville
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 16-year-old Trevor Ellis organizes his third annual Toys for Tots benefit concert at High Springs Brewery, combining his musical talent with community service. WCJB
- ➤ Feeding Northeast Florida introduces a $30 ornament campaign to fund holiday meals for families facing food insecurity. Alachua Chronicle
- ➤ Gainesville offers a range of holiday activities including a Winter Wonderland at the YMCA, a Christmas Tree Lot by Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, vintage holiday tours at Haile Homestead, Holiday Markets at Celebration Pointe, and Operation Santa Delivery at Santa Fe College. The Independent Florida Alligator
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gainesville residents enthusiastically embraced the 'Wicked' movie premiere, with local businesses offering themed treats and merchandise to celebrate the adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical. The Independent Florida Alligator
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UF grapples with over 600 faculty and staff vacancies amid its presidential search, impacting hiring and administrative stability. The Independent Florida Alligator
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida's new law prohibiting social media accounts for children under 14, with restrictions for ages 14 to 15 pending parental consent, will start on Jan. 1, 2025, but faces judicial review. The Gainesville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida Gators secure a strong 2025 early signing class, ranked 10th by ESPN and 11th by On3 and 247Sports, after a successful season and strategic recruitments. GatorSports
- ➤ The Florida Gators basketball team is off to an 8-0 start, ranked No. 13 AP and No. 6 Net, with high offensive scores and improvement noted by ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg. WRUF
- ➤ In the Gainesville-area high school football playoffs, Hawthorne and Buchholz advance to the finals, with Hawthorne seeking a third consecutive state title and Buchholz aiming to overcome past semifinal losses. The Gainesville Sun
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Thornebrook Holiday Market
Experience a festive holiday celebration with local vendors, food trucks, and a tree lighting ceremony at the Shoppes at Thornebrook.
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Season of Hope Run - 5k and 15k Events
Experience a community-focused running event featuring a 5k, 15k, Ruck March, and virtual options at Boulware Springs Park.
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Annual Christmas Event at Butler Town Center
This family-friendly event features local food vendors, entertainment, activities like face painting and train rides, and a photo opportunity with Santa.
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English Country Dance at United Church of Gainesville
Experience lively English country dancing to live music every Monday evening, with all dances taught and open to participants of all levels.
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Tech Coffee Social at Karma Cream
A morning gathering for tech professionals to engage in discussions and networking over coffee in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Open Mic Night at VFW Post 2811
An open mic night welcoming musicians, poets, comedians, and storytellers to showcase their talents and exercise free speech.
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Gainesville English Country Dance
Enjoy an evening of English country dancing in a welcoming environment with live music and lessons provided.
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Dance Alive National Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker, performed by Dance Alive National Ballet, will be showing at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Gainesville, Florida.
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Gainesville Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Experience a fun-filled pub crawl in Gainesville featuring games, contests, and a chance to enjoy themed drinks and food at various venues.
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Dance Alive National Ballet: Class with Clara
A fun onstage ballet class with Clara from the Nutcracker, welcoming participants of all ages with company dancers available for assistance.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
~ Edmund Hillary
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