Martin Vassolo
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GiGi Simmons, 44, drives around Gainesville’s Porters Community overseeing about 10 groups of UF students as they volunteered outside residents’ homes on Saturday. It was a part of UF Student Government’s inaugural The Big Event, a daylong service event in which about 760 students volunteered at about 45 locations across Gainesville.
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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.
