Lead singer Jason Hedges of Heavy Petty, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, gets the crowd excited during the Tom Petty tribute show held at Heartwood Soundstage, located at 619 S. Main St., on Friday night. That day would have been Tom Petty’s 67th birthday. Hundreds of Gainesville locals came to the free event to celebrate the life of the local musician.
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By Courtesy to The Alligator | May 1Love the Food Truck, which opened in 2024, sits outside in Gainesville, Fla., on Aug. 13, 2024.
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By Courtesy to The Alligator | Apr. 28A crowd gathers in front of the screen at Mom's OG Bar and Grill in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Noah Lantor | Apr. 26Florida gators attack Jordan Basso (6) hugs teammate Frannie Hahn (16) after she scores a goal in a lacrosse game against Loyola Maryland in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, March 8, 2025.