City Commission approves Streatery Improvement Grant program Published on August 13, 2026 The Gainesville City Commission’s General Policy Committee has approved a new $500,000 grant program to help businesses and property owners in the program area make improvements that complement the city’s redevelopment of The Streatery in downtown Gainesville. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, GCRA, Media Releases
Gainesville commissions local artist for GPD Art Fencing Project Published on August 07, 2026 Sarah Hinds' proposal, "Common Light," was selected through a competitive qualifications-based process. The composition plays with circular forms that evoke citrus slices, bicycle wheels, train wheels and sunlight simultaneously, allowing the imagery to remain open, recognizable and interconnected rather than literal. Flowing structural bands reference pathways, rail lines and the flow of music. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Community Safety, Media Releases, PRCA
Third public safety project breaks ground in Gainesville Published on July 31, 2026 For the third time in as many months, the City of Gainesville has broken ground on a public safety facility. The latest project is the Southwest Public Safety Center, a hurricane-hardened complex under construction near Archer Road and Interstate 75. The center will include a fire station with four engine bays, a dedicated Public Works warehouse and a community meeting room. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Media Releases, Wild Spaces Public Places
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, GCRA, Media Releases, PRCA
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Media Releases, Wild Spaces Public Places
Draft SHIP Annual Report available for review Published on July 20, 2026 The City of Gainesville's Draft SHIP Annual Report is complete and is available for review and public comment. A 30-day review and comment period on the SHIP Annual Report will commence on Monday, July 20, 2026 and conclude on Friday, August 21, 2026. Tagged as: , Affordable Housing
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, GCRA, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Media Releases, Wild Spaces Public Places
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Budget, Business & Economy, Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Community Safety, Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases, PRCA