Weather

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently made that prediction for the period beginning Saturday and stretching through November 30. FEMA administrator Craig Fugate offered advice Friday on how to prepare.

Update 1:11 p.m.: Gainesville's tornado watch was cancelled late this morning. Alachua County is in the clear.

With temperatures cooling down, more customers are grabbing for hot cups of coffee. Many places in Gainesville see an increase in their customer flow and an increase in orders for hot coffee.

Expensive tunnels can improve blueberry yields by sheltering the crops from freezes, as well as insects and diseases.

The cool weather in Gainesville could heat up quickly, according to Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with the Waccasassa Forestry Center Ludie Bond. Recent weather patterns have made fire conditions considerably worse than they were just a couple weeks ago.

The temperature in Gainesville is expected to drop below 40 degrees Monday evening, prompting Gainesville residents to make preparations.

Isaac's path shifts to over the Gulf of Mexico and is forecasted to strengthen.

If Tropical Storm Isaac comes through the main oil production sites in the Gulf of Mexico it could cause an increase in gas prices.

From City of Ocala Public Information Office With the potential of heavy rain in the forecast due to Isaac, the City of Ocala is establishing sandbag locations for Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25. City residents may get up to 12 sandbags. Friday locations include Jervey Gantt Park, 2200 …

From Bradford County Public Information Office  In anticipation of additional rainfall and potential flooding due to the approach of Tropical Storm Isaac, Bradford County is providing sand and sandbags to residents at no charge beginning today at the Heilbron Springs Fire Department. The fire station is located at 21412 NW …