




Thirty-three musical acts: From instrumental gospel rock to music your parents grooved to in the ‘60s, the Wanee Music Festival had them all. On Thursday, hundreds of music lovers gathered in the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak to listen to a string of concerts that lasted through Saturday. Here’s a look at some of the good vibes from the festival.
Gators win national championship
Apr. 8Beer, firecrackers and chants of “it’s great to be a Florida Gator” were flung in the air as the Gators won the national championship, quickly prompting spectators to jump out of their chairs and over the fence onto Second Avenue.
Final Four: How Gainesville celebrated its victory
Apr. 7When UF’s Final Four matchup against the Auburn Tigers ended in triumph, Gainesville roared. Students stormed the streets. Bar floors shook. Fireworks exploded. The Gators had just advanced to their first National Championship since 2007. Take a look at how the city celebrated.
Remembering UF student Nyla Holland
Mar. 10Holland, a UF animal sciences sophomore, died in Gainesville March 2. She was 20 years old. Family and friends remember Holland as a resilient, energetic and loving jack-of-all-trades.