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
Business
Women Entrepreneurs Reshape Residential Cleaning Industry
Independent cleaning firms led by women are challenging corporate franchise models and labor conditions in the sector.
Brothers Grow Opus Coffee From Hospital Kiosk to $5M Chain
Tim and Bret Larson leveraged their experience running a hospital coffee shop to build a quirky, fast-growing coffee business in Gainesville, Florida.
Immigration Crackdown Impacts Latino-Owned Businesses
Families avoiding public spaces amid heightened enforcement, hurting small firms
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.
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.
Lifestyle
Voting Closes for Florida Sheriff's K-9 March Madness Tournament
K-9 Malibu and K-9 Sadie compete in first round of annual competition
Racial Achievement Gaps Persist in Alachua County Schools
Despite initiatives, disparities remain among white and Black students in Florida county
Patch AM: Miss the Ionia Street fire walk? You may still get free alarms
Also: Jacksonville fraternity turns 65 with community support, Gainesville robber targets jewelry stores
