Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
Good morning, Gainesville.
Gainesville’s oldest farmers market (a community staple) will soon move from its longtime location to a new site, with officials expecting further details in the coming weeks.
The Hippodrome Cinema will show a dynamic January lineup featuring documentaries, international films and classics along with special community events.
Screenings include a Q&A on January 10 and Cocktails and Classics on January 24 with a medieval fair tie-in — offerings to welcome every movie fan.
Gainesville residents celebrate Kwanzaa at the Cotton Club today as singer Monique Lee performs 'Stand Up' for the event.
Gainesville residents can nominate a local artist for recognition with the deadline approaching soon.
The call aims to spotlight talent in the community and offer deserving artists more public attention.
UF will bring back 24/5 access to Marston Science Library this Spring after student pushback, even as data shows few use it after 9 p.m. Marston in Turnlington Plaza remains a key study spot with group study rooms + a makerspace.
The SEC football transfer portal tracker shows player movements, with teams seeing withdrawals and new entries, including Florida players.
The portal now runs Jan. 2-16 with an extra window (Jan. 20-24) for national championship teams.
Florida's women’s basketball team lost 74-67 to Tulsa at the O’Connell Center on Sunday after a late surge that saw them briefly take the lead.
They will face Furman at 2 p.m. today to close out their homestand.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Race for Rehab: Recovery Remix 5K
1-4 p.m. — 1104 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL — Registration fees support community outreach — Dash towards health in a fun, throwback-themed run for recovery.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Gainesville.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.