Sophia Zayas
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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 Riana Morales | 9:53pmCustomers stand in line for the grand opening of Raising Canes located at 12705 NW US HWY 441 in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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By Riana Morales | 9:53pmSage Blair and Ezekiel Macallister sit while protesting the grand opening of Raising Canes, located at 12705 NW US HWY 441 in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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By Riana Morales | 9:02pmShawn Maschino in front of his art displayed at Dad’s Bar located in THE AUK MARKET in Gainesville, Fla. on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Riana Sage)
