34th Street Wall Vandalism

Three Gainesville Police officers responded to the 34th Street Wall after one or more people spray painted a swastika on its memorial, which honors five students murdered in 1990. “It is sick,” a responding GPD officer said.

A man sits on a scooter protesting against the creation of Wildflowers Music Park in Melrose, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Logan McBride

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By Logan McBride | Jan. 8

A man sits on a scooter protesting against the creation of Wildflowers Music Park in Melrose, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026.

Henry A. Moore

Folk Festival

By Henry A. Moore | Jan. 8

Music lovers will gather at Heartwood Soundstage for a Folk Festival, Saturday, Jan. 10-11, 2026.

Vermin Supreme addresses the audience with a megaphone at University Club, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Matthew Quesada

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By Matthew Quesada | Jan. 6

Vermin Supreme addresses the audience with a megaphone at University Club, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

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