From left: Helen Warren, City Commissioner; Brad Purcell, South Florida Water Management District; Ed Braddy, Mayor; David Lewis, Wharton Smith; Chris Wynn, Florida Fish and Wildlife; Chris Keller, Wetland Solutions; and Tom Frick, FDEP, cut the ribbon at Friday's grand opening of Sweetwater Wetlands Park, located at 325 SW Williston Road.
Jazz Life at Muñecas
By Jordan Klucharich | Jan. 10Spencer 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 | Jan. 10Recycling 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.





