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City of Gainesville earns LEED Gold for sustainability, resilience

Published on September 03, 2025

The City of Gainesville has earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), joining a select group of 56 LEED Gold cities across the country. City staff completed a rigorous application process to score 70 of 110 points on its first LEED for Cities application, surpassing both Certified and Silver levels.

City firefighters train for water rescues at municipal Pool

Published on August 29, 2025

Dwight H. Hunter Pool served as the training site for Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) firefighters to practice water rescues. Using a car prop to simulate a submerged vehicle, the first responders took turns locating and freeing an underwater “victim,” swimming out with a rope to retrieve them or reeling them to safety from shore.

City Closed Monday, Sept. 1 to Observe Labor Day

Published on August 26, 2025

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, city offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1.

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