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City to restore public mural by Florida Highwaymen Artist Al Black

Published on July 02, 2026

The Cultural Affairs Division will temporarily remove and restore a public art mural created by late Florida Highwaymen artist Al Black to preserve the artwork for future enjoyment. Commissioned by the city in 2022, the landscape mural is installed at the corner of Main Street and NE 6th Avenue. The final day for the public to view the mural at its current location will be Sunday, July 12.

City Observes Fourth of July Holiday

Published on June 29, 2026

In observance of the July Fourth holiday, city offices will be closed Friday, July 3. No RTS bus service is scheduled for the holiday on Saturday, July 4.

Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance launches new website

Published on June 26, 2026

The site functions as a robust archive of information and resources, a database and community calendar. Along with datasets from the Gainesville Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, users will find links to emergency services, crisis resources and volunteer opportunities.

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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.

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.

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Perspectives in the Parks

July 05, 2026

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

CanceledRead with a Ranger Story Time

July 09, 2026

Join a ranger for nature-themed story time! Each reading will be followed by a kid-friendly nature walk or crafts. Designed to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to the wonderful world all around us. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

July 09, 2026

Every Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., the GCRA is hosting food trucks at GTEC (2153 SE Hawthorne Rd.)! Each week, a variety of food trucks will be at GTEC for the lunch hour and beyond!

Free Fridays Concert Series

July 10, 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.

Teen Midnight Basketball

July 10, 2026

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.

Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Public Hearings

July 13, 2026

Residents, housing and homeless partners, and other stakeholders are invited to join us to help identify community assets, strengths, and gaps; and to determine the best use of funds for community change.

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City to restore public mural by Florida Highwaymen Artist Al Black

City Observes Fourth of July Holiday

Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance launches new website

Community Focus

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Events

Events

Perspectives in the Parks

CanceledRead with a Ranger Story Time

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

Free Fridays Concert Series

Teen Midnight Basketball

Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Public Hearings

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City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

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