'All my friends in one place': Fest 17 brings in 2,600

Dikembe, a popular local punk band, performed at The Wooly Saturday night during the only sold-out Fest show.

Florida Gators guard Liv McGill (23) looks for an open lane during a NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 3:16pm

Florida Gators guard Liv McGill (23) looks for an open lane during a NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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.

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