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Andrew Persons completes first week as interim city manager

Published on October 24, 2025

With a seamless handoff of responsibilities from former City Manager Cynthia W. Curry, interim City Manager Andrew Persons completed his first week on October 24 leading the day-to-day operations of the City of Gainesville. He was selected as interim city manager by the Gainesville City Commission on Sept. 4, 2025, following a more than two decade public service career.

Gainesville tree canopy expands with the help of volunteers

Published on October 22, 2025

The goal is to plant as many as 150 trees between October and March in municipal parks and greenspaces with the help of volunteers.

Incentives & Recommendations Report Availability and Public Hearing

Published on October 22, 2025

The City of Gainesville’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) is holding a public hearing to present its proposed Incentives and Recommendations Report (IRR), and to obtain the views and comments of residents concerning the proposed IRR. The public hearing is Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. at the Florida Department of Health (224 SE 25th St.) in the Thomas Coward Auditorium.

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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

Eco Rangers

October 28, 2025

Come learn through play about the wonderful world of nature all around us! Rotating weekly lectures, activities, and hikes themed around local flora, fauna, and phenomena encourage hands-on exploration and a lifelong appreciation for nature.

Morningside Nature Center Nature Park Management Plan Workshop

October 28, 2025

The city will hold a workshop to review the draft plan for Morningside Nature Center. The meeting will have a short talk followed by time for questions and feedback.

2026 Business Mentoring Program Kickoff

October 29, 2025

Come and enjoy an evening of networking and hear how creating powerful connections through mentorship can aid in building successful businesses.

Living History Saturday

November 01, 2025

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.

Perspectives in the Parks

November 02, 2025

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

Community Safety Day

November 07, 2025

Register to join us for all or part of the day! The event will include a crisis intervention and de-escalation training led by the Alachua County Crisis Center, a hands-on session conducted by UF Health to learn essential techniques for controlling life-threatening bleeding, and a Narcan training provided by Gainesville Fire Rescue.

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Andrew Persons completes first week as interim city manager

Gainesville tree canopy expands with the help of volunteers

Incentives & Recommendations Report Availability and Public Hearing

Community Focus

City Hall Plaza Refresh Project

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Eco Rangers

Morningside Nature Center Nature Park Management Plan Workshop

2026 Business Mentoring Program Kickoff

Living History Saturday

Perspectives in the Parks

Community Safety Day

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

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Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

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