Community Corner

🌱 How much will GRU’s new fuel cuts save your household?

Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Gainesville Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday September 29th Patch AM
Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi Gainesville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Hosting an event in Gainesville? Let Patch get the word out for you. Post it to the Patch calendar.

In today's newsletter:

  • How much will GRU's new fuel cuts save your household?
  • FBI arrests Gainesville detective; here's what's known so far
  • How Gainesville's own Sister Hazel turned campus gigs into lasting fame

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Gainesville Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Gainesville Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Gainesville. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 89, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. GRU reduces fuel adjustment charges (alachuachronicle.com) — Gainesville Regional Utilities is cutting its electric and natural gas fuel adjustments starting Sept. 29, trimming typical residential bills by several dollars a month. With base electric rates staying flat for a third year, GRU leaders say they're passing projected fuel savings directly to Gainesville customers who are feeling financial pressure.
   

2. GPD Detective arrested by the FBI (alachuachronicle.com) — A Gainesville Police Department detective, Kelvin Mattair, has been arrested by the FBI and faces state charges tied to alleged obstruction, computer fraud, and illegal interception of communications. Details remain limited, but the case involves a well-known officer from GPD's Gun Violence and SWAT units, and officials say more information will be released as the investigation continues.
   

3. Sister Hazel Band (flamingomag.com) — Longtime rock band Sister Hazel leans proudly into its Gainesville and University of Florida roots, from playing Gator Growl in The Swamp to growing out of the 1990s UF college scene. Founding member Drew Copeland reflects on the band's Gainesville beginnings, its connection to local legend Tom Petty, and how their hit "All for You" still unites generations of fans.
   

4. Viral student from Florida-Ole Miss game outs herself as pre-med sorority sister (commstrader.com) — A University of Florida freshman in Gainesville unexpectedly became an overnight viral sensation after ESPN cameras lingered on her cheering in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during the Gators' win over Ole Miss. The piece follows how Peyton Blomquist, a pre-med nutritional science major and Zeta Tau Alpha member, is navigating sudden internet fame while balancing classes, sorority life, and big ambitions.
   

5. Ritz Veterans Village announces new funding, keeping doors open for veterans (wcjb.com) — New federal funding will keep the Ritz Veterans Village in Ocala operating and also support 18 emergency residential beds for veterans in Gainesville. The contract aims to ensure homeless or at-risk veterans across North Florida, including here in Gainesville, continue receiving stable housing and support services despite earlier funding concerns.
   

📸 Around Gainesville

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Gainesville

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Gainesville Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Got One...
    I often hear these little birds in our BackBack, but only occasionally get a glimpse of one. The is a White-eyed Vireo, a year-round resident here in… (Nextdoor Valwood)
  • F A L L.
    My favorite time of year drinking hot chocolate watching football and walking outside to cool crispy air. (Nextdoor Legacy at Fort Clarke)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Gainesville. Apply here.
  • Bass Underwriters posted a job opening for Underwriter Assistant - Gainesville, FL in Gainesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gainesville here.

Ok Gainesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Gainesville