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Upcoming Incentives & Recommendations Report Meetings

Published on September 04, 2024

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 Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Historic Thomas Center, building A, room 105 (302 NE Sixth Ave.).

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City Observes Labor Day Holiday

Published on August 29, 2024

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, city offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2.

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New signage to indicate boundaries of Gainesville’s ACE Districts

Published on August 16, 2024

The City of Gainesville has begun to install new signs along streets in its two Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE) Districts where open containers of alcohol are permitted between 8 a.m. and midnight daily.

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Gainesville begins spraying to control rising numbers after H. Debby

Published on August 12, 2024

Local mosquito populations already on the rise prior to the arrival of Hurricane Debby are finding new breeding grounds in standing water left behind by the storm. Last week, the City of Gainesville’s Mosquito Control division began spraying for mosquitoes throughout Gainesville and are expected to continue spraying this week.

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Community celebrates first affordable home built in land trust program

Published on August 09, 2024

A new single-family home near Depot Park is the first of 10 houses to be constructed on vacant lots in Gainesville previously owned by the city and transferred to Bright Community Trust. Bright will retain ownership of the lots while income-eligible homeowners purchase the houses with a long-term lease on the land.

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Update on parks and recreation facilities after Hurricane Debby

Published on August 06, 2024

The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) is addressing storm damage at a number of properties across the city. Some active parks, trails and nature parks will remain closed for cleanup over the next few days.

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TS Debby Update #3

Published on August 04, 2024

City offices and facilities are closed tomorrow, Aug. 5, and remain closed until further notice. All city parks, including Ironwood Golf Course, remain closed. All waste and recycling pick up will be delayed one day for the rest of this week. Bus service continues regular operations today and has suspended fares at this time.

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Gainesville issues Local State of Emergency; provides sandbags

Published on August 02, 2024

Neighbors are advised to continue to prepare themselves, their families and their property should our area experience wind and rain effects from this weather system. The state of emergency declaration mobilizes all resources necessary to coordinate the City’s severe weather response, includ

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New episode of GNV On The Move airs Saturday, now carried on WUFT-TV

Published on August 02, 2024

A new episode of GNV On The Move, the City of Gainesville’s monthly television program, airs tomorrow, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 12. Beginning this month, WUFT-TV will broadcast the program at 5:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month.

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Bottle club, nuisance ordinance changes aim to prevent gun violence

Published on August 01, 2024

City leaders expect the changes will help reduce the number of late-night disturbances at local businesses and thus curb incidents of gun violence in the community.

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