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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.

City of Gainesville seeks artists for RTS project

Published on April 27, 2026

The City of Gainesville Cultural Affairs Division invites individual artists and teams to participate in a public art opportunity at the site of the city’s future Regional Transit System (RTS) Eastside Transfer Station facility on Southeast 20th Street. The deadline to submit qualifications is Monday, May 25.

Gainesville breaks ground on police property and evidence building

Published on April 24, 2026

Gainesville city leaders and AJAX construction representatives officially broke ground April 24 at the site of the future Gainesville Police Department Property and Evidence Building. The three-story facility is expected to be completed in the summer of 2027.

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Community Focus

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

Downtown Spring Market Series

May 01, 2026

Area vendors, live music, art and wellness spaces will line SW First Avenue downtown from 4-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 12-5 p.m. Sundays. The market series is March 6-May 3.

Free Fridays Concert Series

May 01, 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.

Living History Saturday

May 02, 2026

Morningside farm comes to life with costumed living history guides on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., September through May.

Pioneer America – Home is Where the Heart Is

May 02, 2026

Kirsten, a Swedish immigrant, adjusts to her new life on the American frontier in 1854. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the play on the log cabin porch at 10 a.m.!

Perspectives in the Parks

May 03, 2026

A monthly program features new speakers each month on topics including science, nature, history and art.

Eco Buddies

May 05, 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

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Report a Problem

Online Services, Permits & Payments

News

News

Gainesville Fleet earns national honor for operational excellence

City of Gainesville seeks artists for RTS project

Gainesville breaks ground on police property and evidence building

Community Focus

City Hall Plaza Refresh Project

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Downtown Spring Market Series

Free Fridays Concert Series

Living History Saturday

Pioneer America – Home is Where the Heart Is

Perspectives in the Parks

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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