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Grant funds City of Gainesville’s new economic mobility position

Published on May 12, 2026

The City of Gainesville has hired Eric Estevez as its new economic mobility program manager. Funded through a grant administered by the International City/County Management Association, he'll focus on expanding access to job training, financial literacy, healthy food and healthcare, small business development and other resources in underserved communities through June 2028.

Gainesville reopens City Hall Plaza

Published on May 08, 2026

A large crowd of neighbors, community leaders and city staff gathered May 8 at the official reopening of the civic courtyard. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a total transformation of the municipal space, including new structural improvements, lighting, landscaping and seating.

Gainesville Fleet earns national honor for operational excellence

Published on April 30, 2026

The City of Gainesville’s Fleet Management division, within the Transportation Department, has earned national recognition for operational excellence, receiving one of the industry’s most competitive honors: placement among the 2026 “100 Best Fleets in the Americas” by NAFA Fleet Management Association.

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City Hall Plaza Refresh Project

Renovation of City Hall Plaza is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Oct. 14. Project updates will be posted regularly to this webpage.

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

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

May 14, 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!

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

May 14, 2026

It's Bilingual Story Time! Interactive fun with stories and songs in English and Spanish. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers.

SOAR: Science-Oriented Activities and Recreation

May 14, 2026

SOAR to discover science through this interactive program on the second Thursday of the month during the school year at the Gainesville Housing Authority Maker Space (200 SE 26th Street).

Farm and Forest Friends

May 15, 2026

Venture through the woods and onto the farm as we learn and explore! Begin your journey meeting one of our friendly classroom animals, then follow your guide as we learn about the birds, bugs and plants on our way to help the farm animals with their morning feed!

Free Fridays Concert Series

May 15, 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.

Eco Buddies

May 19, 2026

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us with rotating weekly themes!

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Getting Around Gainesville

Garbage & Recycling

Parks and Public Places

Report a Problem

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News

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Grant funds City of Gainesville’s new economic mobility position

Gainesville reopens City Hall Plaza

Gainesville Fleet earns national honor for operational excellence

Community Focus

City Hall Plaza Refresh Project

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

SOAR: Science-Oriented Activities and Recreation

Farm and Forest Friends

Free Fridays Concert Series

Eco Buddies

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

Capital Improvement Projects

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

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Explore Gainesville

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