NASA Data Hackathon Inspires Community Action
University of Florida hosts event empowering libraries, educators, and individuals to engage in public health and environmental science using real-world data tools and citizen science.
Voting Closes for Florida Sheriff's K-9 March Madness Tournament
Racial Achievement Gaps Persist in Alachua County Schools
Weather
Freeze Warning Issued for Northern Florida
Plunging temperatures could pose risks to agriculture and outdoor animals in the region.

USDA Declares Florida Freeze a Disaster After $3.1 Billion Blow to Farmers
Federal aid on the way as Florida's agricultural industry reels from devastating cold snap
Gainesville, Florida Weather Forecast
10-day outlook for Gainesville, FL 32607 with highs, lows, and precipitation chances
Entertainment
Morgan Wallen Announces 'Still the Problem Tour' 2026 Dates
Tickets for the 21-date tour are selling fast, but fans can still find affordable options online

AM/FM Festival Draws 700 to Downtown Gainesville
Annual music event sees 17% increase in attendance from last year's revival
TV20 Co-Founder Joan Minshall Remembered by Former Employees
Minshall and her husband Bill founded the first commercial TV station in Gainesville in 1971.
Crime
Gainesville Man Arrested on Drug Charges
Authorities say the suspect had large quantities of fentanyl, crack, and marijuana.

8-Year-Old Girl Injured in Accidental Shooting at Gainesville Home
Incident occurred while child was visiting family member's residence with another juvenile.
Fanning Springs Resident Charged for Alleged Threats Against Hospital Patient
Authorities say Gary Mark Monroe Vanwinkle sent death threats via Facebook Messenger to a patient at UF Health Shands Hospital.
Sports
Florida and Iowa Basketball Teams Scuffle in Heated Game
Double technical fouls called after players wrestle for loose ball

Massive Wave of Upsets Hits Miami Open
Top stars like Ben Shelton, Iga Świątek, and Naomi Osaka suffer early exits at the 2026 Miami Open
Shevchenko Upsets Shelton in Miami Open Thriller
Kazakhstani player Alexander Shevchenko defeats American star Ben Shelton in three sets at the 2026 Miami Open.
Science
Nutrition Boost Cuts Citrus Disease, Enhances Mandarins
New research shows supplemental nutrition can help reduce HLB symptoms and improve fruit quality in Florida mandarins.

SKY Academy Students Launch Weather Balloon That Circles Globe in 17 Days
Englewood REVIEW covers the remarkable journey of a student-built weather balloon that traveled over 24,000 miles around the world.
Global Shark Bites Normalize, US Share Declines In 2025
Shark attack incidents returned to near-average levels worldwide last year, with fewer bites reported in the United States.