Mamie Leath, 89, watches as UF students help clear fallen leaves from her home in Gainesville’s Porters Community on Saturday as a part of UF Student Government’s inaugural The Big Event. Leath said she felt grateful the students volunteered their time clearing her yard of leaves and miscellaneous junk, like rusted bicycles and an armchair.
Jazz Life at Muñecas
By Jordan Klucharich | 12:47amSpencer Hoefert, a local composer and guitarist, is featured as the musician at Muñecas Taco Garden and Bar’s “Jazz Life” performance, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
Recycling Center
By Matthew Quesada | 12:40amRecycling Services of America center sorts items at 2874 NE 1st Terrace in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan, 9, 2026.
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By Logan McBride | Jan. 8A man sits on a scooter protesting against the creation of Wildflowers Music Park in Melrose, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.





