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GFR District Chief deploys to Texas with Florida USAR Task Force 8

Published on July 09, 2025

Florida USAR Task Force 8 is a team of firefighters from GFR, Marion County Fire Rescue and Ocala Fire Rescue, who have specialized training in urban, wilderness and flood-related search and rescue. The team was activated earlier this week following a formal request for assistance from Texas through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid agreement among states.

Neighborhood Parking Permits on Sale

Published on July 08, 2025

Applications for neighborhood zone parking permits for the Aug 1, 2025-July 31, 2026 program year open July 15.

‘Securing the Bag’ Summit helps Gainesville families weather the storm

Published on July 03, 2025

The financial empowerment summit helped participants prepare for “gray sky” events like hurricanes while strengthening the financial skills needed to grow and protect wealth on those “blue sky” days when life is stable but good planning remains essential. The event was made possible by a grant from the CFE Fund to help neighbors better identify and access relief resources after natural disasters.

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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.

Office of Resiliency

Beginning with the selection of a chief climate officer in January 2023, the City of Gainesville looks to bring together its climate initiatives and get residents involved.

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

Serenity: Art in Meditation Exhibit at the Thomas Center Galleries

July 11, 2025

Friday, June 27 - Saturday, Aug. 30
The exhibition explores how the creation of art is used to promote mind, body and spirit in various forms of meditation.

Free Fridays Concert Series

July 11, 2025

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.

Teen Midnight Basketball

July 11, 2025

The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might otherwise be involved in unsupervised activities.

Mindful Movement

July 12, 2025

Join us for a serene and empowering mindful movement session, combining the joyful expression of Nia with the meditative flow of SloMo. Offered in accompaniment to the Serenity art exhibition at the Thomas Center, this all-levels session includes grounding breathwork, slow-flow movement and closing seated meditation. No experience necessary.

Free Pool Day for Kids at Hunter and Mickle Pools

July 12, 2025

This July celebrates the 40th year of the National Recreation and Park Association’s Park and Recreation Month - at the City of Gainesville, we are celebrating big!

MTPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Workshop

July 15, 2025

Share your thoughts on the future of transportation in the region!

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GFR District Chief deploys to Texas with Florida USAR Task Force 8

Neighborhood Parking Permits on Sale

‘Securing the Bag’ Summit helps Gainesville families weather the storm

Community Focus

Homeless Support Services

Office of Resiliency

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Serenity: Art in Meditation Exhibit at the Thomas Center Galleries

Free Fridays Concert Series

Teen Midnight Basketball

Mindful Movement

Free Pool Day for Kids at Hunter and Mickle Pools

MTPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Workshop

City Meetings

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Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

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