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Depot Park celebrates decade as Gainesville’s signature park

Published on July 28, 2026

Gainesville invites the community to the 10th anniversary celebration of Depot Park, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, August 1, with an evening of family-friendly entertainment, music and activities. The event is free and open to the public. The main parking lot will be reserved for ADA-accessible parking only. Additional parking is available in the overflow lot.

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Gainesville breaks ground on new Fire Station #3

Published on July 22, 2026

The 16,773-sq.ft. facility is being built near the corner of NE Eighth Ave. and Waldo Rd, just west of the existing station. Once completed in late 2027, the new facility will replace the current station with infrastructure that supports today's emergency response operations. It is one component of the NE Eighth Avenue/Waldo Road revitalization project.

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City groundbreakings mark investment in public safety facilities

Published on July 20, 2026

City of Gainesville leaders invite area neighbors to the groundbreaking ceremonies this month of the new Fire Station #3 and the Southwest Public Safety Center, two public safety projects designed to strengthen fire and emergency response services across the city.

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Gainesville City Commission to review Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal

Published on July 15, 2026

Commissioners will review the scenarios provided, all with varying configurations of spending cuts and revenue options. The proposal recommended by the interim city manager does not include an increase to the city’s 6.7297 property tax millage rate but does suggest a higher fire assessment, departmental reductions of $1.4M, and utilizing $1.2M of excess fund balance within the Fleet Fund.

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Community feedback sought for GPD public art project

Published on July 09, 2026

The public can view proposals from the three finalist artists online and submit feedback through July 31. The proposals also will be featured in a poster exhibition at the A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center from July 17-31. An opening reception is scheduled at the center at 6 p.m. July 17. Public comments will be considered by the Art in Public Places Trust during the final selection process.

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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.

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The Streatery construction hits major milestone

Published on June 18, 2026

Construction of The Streatery in downtown Gainesville has reached a significant milestone, with brick paver installation now underway. The project, approved by the Gainesville City Commission in March, will transform SW 1st Avenue, between South Main and SW 2nd Streets, into a curbless, pedestrian-oriented corridor for activities and events. Completion is expected in October.

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