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City of Gainesville honors local historic preservation champions

Published on June 03, 2026

Restoration projects on two of Gainesville’s oldest homes, built in the 1850s, were recognized during the recent City of Gainesville Historic Preservation Awards ceremony, which also honored efforts to preserve land of historical significance and protect cultural heritage.

New multi-use trail completed in East Gainesville

Published on June 02, 2026

A new multi-use trail along the north side of NE 31st Avenue between NE 15th Street and NE Waldo Road is open to the public - promoting walking, jogging, cycling and all forms of wheeling.

Gainesville receives strong credit rating reviews from Moody’s, Fitch

Published on May 29, 2026

The City of Gainesville has received strong credit rating reviews from both Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings for the issuance of its upcoming 2026 Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds. These ratings reflect the agencies’ continued confidence in the city’s financial management, reserve levels, resiliency and long-term fiscal strategy.

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Homeless Support Services

Here in Gainesville, we believe in a compassionate and dignified approach to helping our houseless neighbors – an approach that starts with active listening.

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

In September 2023, the City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) were awarded a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant will be used to create a plan to redevelop and revitalize neighborhoods in east Gainesville.

Events

Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Community Engagement Meetings

June 03, 2026

Residents, housing and homeless partners, and other stakeholders are invited to join us to help identify community assets, strengths, and gaps; and to determine the best use of funds for community change.

Open Mic Poetry Nights

June 03, 2026

Open mic poetry nights Wednesdays in June, 7-9 p.m. as part of Gun Violence Awareness Month.
Together, we can make a difference! Join us in taking a stand against gun violence and building a safer future.

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

June 04, 2026

Every Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., the GCRA is hosting food trucks at GTEC (2153 SE Hawthorne Rd.)! Each week, a variety of food trucks will be at GTEC for the lunch hour and beyond!

Free Fridays Concert Series

June 05, 2026

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R&B, soul, ska, funk, blues and more.

RTS Job Fair

June 06, 2026

RTS Job Fair
Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: RTS Administration Building, 34 SE 13th Road

Tom Petty Park Ribbon-Cutting

June 06, 2026

You're invited to join City of Gainesville officials and our neighbors at a ribbon-cutting for the improved Tom Petty Park. These improvements were funded by the voter-approved Wild Spaces and Public Spaces surtax.

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City Meetings & Agendas

Public Safety & Gun Violence Prevention

Building & Development

Getting Around Gainesville

Garbage & Recycling

Parks and Public Places

Report a Problem

Online Services, Permits & Payments

News

News

City of Gainesville honors local historic preservation champions

New multi-use trail completed in East Gainesville

Gainesville receives strong credit rating reviews from Moody’s, Fitch

Community Focus

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Community Engagement Meetings

Open Mic Poetry Nights

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

Free Fridays Concert Series

RTS Job Fair

Tom Petty Park Ribbon-Cutting

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

Capital Improvement Projects

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

Wild Spaces & Public Places

Explore Gainesville

Find parks, recreational centers, city government offices and facilities.