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Cold Night Shelter Program available Oct. 30-31

Published on October 30, 2025

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, during the evening hours of Thursday, Oct. 30 and Friday, Oct. 31. The anticipated temperatures will lead to the activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program, and it is expected to remain in effect until overnight low temperatures rise above 45 F.

Gainesville public safety agencies share Halloween safety tips

Published on October 28, 2025

As Halloween approaches, Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and Gainesville Police Department (GPD) emphasize the importance of pedestrian safety as part of the City of Gainesville’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries.

Students explore government services during Florida City Week

Published on October 27, 2025

A long-standing partnership between the City of Gainesville and Alachua County Public Schools gave fifth-grade students an inside view of local government as they met city leaders and toured public safety and transit facilities.

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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

CanceledLiving 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.

Eco Rangers

November 04, 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.

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.

Veterans in Business Fair

November 10, 2025

The City of Gainesville Procurement and Contracting Division team is hosting its first veterans development business fair. At this event you can meet with procurement staff to understand the city's process, network with fellow veteran-owned businesses to share insights and receive information on available programs and resources.

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

November 13, 2025

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

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Cold Night Shelter Program available Oct. 30-31

Gainesville public safety agencies share Halloween safety tips

Students explore government services during Florida City Week

Community Focus

City Hall Plaza Refresh Project

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

CanceledLiving History Saturday

Perspectives in the Parks

Eco Rangers

Community Safety Day

Veterans in Business Fair

Bilingual Story Time at the Park

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

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