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Gainesville’s Garilus Wins 1st Place at Amateur Night at the Apollo

Published on October 11, 2024

The City of Gainesville’s One Nation One Project (ONOP) GNV Talent Search Winner Emmanuel Garilus, a dazzling saxophone player, has taken his talent to new heights – winning two rounds of the nation’s longest-running talent competition, Amateur Night at the Apollo. He will return to Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater for the Nov. 13 semifinal round.

Post-storm update

Published on October 10, 2024

City offices and municipal pools are scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Oct.11. Our disaster debris contractor plan to resume operations tomorrow. They have already collected 4,300 cubic yards of yard waste left by Hurricane Helene, the equivalent of more than 200 standard truckloads. We appreciate your patience as these operations resume.

No Gainesville curfew at this time

Published on October 09, 2024

City of Gainesville officials are not enacting a city curfew at this time but continue to urge neighbors to stay off the roads this evening and tomorrow. After storm passes, this will enable emergency responders to more quickly help neighbors in need, restore power to homes and street lights, and clear debris from roadways.

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Climate Action

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.

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.

UF Transit Services Agreement

In March 2024, University of Florida officials notified City of Gainesville leaders of their plans to let the current contract for RTS bus service expire on June 30, 2024 without renewal. Instead, UF officials proposed a month-to-month agreement with the City, beginning July 1 (as they explore other transportation options).

Events

Barnyard Buddies

October 16, 2024

Meet and learn about the farm animals at Morningside on Wednesdays at 3 p.m., September through May.

Kids' Fall Wildflower Walks

October 18, 2024

Join us for this new, kid-focused wildflower walk at Morningside Nature Park, Friday, Oct. 18 and Monday, Oct. 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. Children are required to be accompanied by an adult.

Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

October 18, 2024

Watch free movies outdoors on the big screen at Bo Diddley Plaza! October 18, we're watching Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Fall Wildflower Walks

October 19, 2024

Put on your comfortable walking shoes and join our nature interpreters for a guided walk among the purples, yellows and pinks at Morningside, Saturdays in October from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

The Falconaires

October 20, 2024

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band’s Falconaires jazz ensemble are bringing their high-energy big band sound to Gainesville.

Music and Movement

October 24, 2024

Come jam out and dance with your little one!

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City Meetings & Agendas

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Getting Around Gainesville

Garbage & Recycling

Parks and Public Places

Report a Problem

Online Services, Permits & Payments

News

News

Gainesville’s Garilus Wins 1st Place at Amateur Night at the Apollo

Post-storm update

No Gainesville curfew at this time

Community Focus

Climate Action

Homeless Support Services

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

UF Transit Services Agreement

Events

Events

Barnyard Buddies

Kids' Fall Wildflower Walks

Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Fall Wildflower Walks

The Falconaires

Music and Movement

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

Capital Improvement Projects

Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area

Wild Spaces & Public Places

Explore Gainesville

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