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Eddie Myers, a 39-year-old artist from Lake Mary, measures his Jim Morrison piece at the Gainesville Fine Arts Association's 28th annual GFAA Art Festival at Thornebrook over the weekend.

Spencer 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.

Jordan Klucharich

Jazz Life at Muñecas

By Jordan Klucharich | 12:47am

Spencer 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 Services of America center sorts items at 2874 NE 1st Terrace in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan, 9, 2026.

Matthew Quesada

Recycling Center

By Matthew Quesada | 12:40am

Recycling Services of America center sorts items at 2874 NE 1st Terrace in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Jan, 9, 2026.

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.

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