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Gainesville
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Gainesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artist Yaw Owusu Shangofemi unveiled his wrought iron sculpture Nommo at Dreamer’s Garden today in Gainesville during a celebration featuring West African music, food and performances. The artwork draws inspiration from the Gullah Geechee culture and honors ancestral traditions. WCJB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 23 Florida meets Colgate today at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. The matchup is the first in program history and comes during a three-game homestand as the Gators look to build on their recent offensive success. The Independent Florida Alligator
- ➤ FHSAA announced new high school football classifications that will change local districts beginning in 2026. The shift moves several teams from Rural to SSAA and gives Buchholz a tougher route to the state championship (announcement made Dec. 20). The Gainesville Sun
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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!
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Family New Year’s Eve Bash
4-8 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Gainesville — Tickets required — Celebrate 2026 early with food, games, and family-friendly countdown fun.
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Meet and Greet Social
6-8 p.m. — Northwest Grille — $36 annual fee — Enjoy good conversation and a casual evening with fellow adventurers in Gainesville.
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The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon
1-7 p.m. — Gainesville Hawthorne Trail — Registration fees apply — Participate in this Boston Qualifier marathon, half-marathon, or a fun relay team event on a scenic course.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Flannery O'Connor
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