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 Johnny Zhang | Aug. 6Florida track and field runner Robert Gregory (left) poses with his bronze medal alongside Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles. Photo courtesy of Johnny Zhang of CITIUS Mag.
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By Victoria Riccobono | Aug. 6Dallas Wilson dodges a tackler during the Gators' Orange and Blue game on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. / UAA Communications
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By Delia Rose Sauer | July 29Alachua County Sheriff's Office deputies blocked West University Avenue after responding to an armed suspect on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.