Emily Headrick, left, pours a patron a beer Saturday at the Burkhardt tent. Hundreds of beer lovers attended the 17th Greater Gator Beer Festival at Magnolia Park and received unlimited 2-ounce pours and food with admission. The festival almost didn’t happen this year due to late approval by the city.
Property Tax to Schools
By Henry A. Moore | 11:28amFlorida’s proposal to eliminate property taxes threatens to leave school districts strapped for cash.
Vane Light
By Aishani Lahiri | 10:55amGainesville band Vane Light performs at The How Bazar for the AM/FM Festival, an annual free music festival featuring 30+ artists, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
Tom Petty Mural
By Caroline Walsh | 9:53pmThe area of the 34th Street Wall where the Tom Petty Mural was painted over in Gainesville, Fla., Monday, Feb 23., 2026.





