Michelle Smith, a 20-year-old UF health science sophomore, and Christine Marino, a 21-year-old UF health education and behavior junior, talk to Joseph Buss, a 19-year-old UF economics sophomore, during Alpha Epsilon Delta’s “Every Gator Counts” event. The pre-health honor society passed out 400 paper bags holding anonymous stories of AED members’ struggles with mental illness to let students know they’re not alone.
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.





