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Federal Housing Grant Awarded to GHA and City

Published on September 15, 2023

The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) and the City of Gainesville have been awarded a $500,000 FY 2023 Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Commission moves to reinstate open-container restrictions

Published on September 14, 2023

The Gainesville City Commission is one step closer to bringing back the open-container ban that existed City-wide before the fall of 2020. At today’s Special Meeting, Commissioners approved on first vote a motion to end the pandemic-era changes that have allowed neighbors to possess and consume alcohol in public spaces between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2:30 a.m.

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Commissioner Bryan Eastman appointed to serve on legislative committee

Published on September 05, 2023

Gainesville City Commissioner Bryan Eastman has been appointed to the Florida League of Cities (FLC) 2023-2024 Municipal Administration committee.

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Finance Friday – Not Everything is General Fund

Published on September 01, 2023

The General Fund is essential. It pays for most of the programs and services that make up a city. When a Gainesville Police Department officer responds to the scene of an accident, those are General Fund dollars at work. When you report a pothole and it gets repaired, that comes from the General Fund.

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City Observes Labor Day Holiday

Published on August 31, 2023

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, city offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4.

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City of Gainesville to host Arts & Culture Jamboree at Depot Park

Published on August 16, 2023

In collaboration with community partners, the City of Gainesville is hosting a family-friendly Arts & Culture Jamboree featuring nationally known recording artists, music, song, dance, an art walk and more.

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The GRU Authority FAQ

Published on August 03, 2023

Effective October 1st, 2023, Gainesville Regional Utilities will operate under the management of a new board appointed by the Florida Governor. For more information on how HB-1645 will effect GRU customers, see their FAQ.

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Registration opens for inaugural Gun Violence Prevention Summit

Published on July 17, 2023

Choose Peace: Gun Violence Must Cease is scheduled Aug. 6-7.

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Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center set for July 12

Published on July 12, 2023

A prescribed burn is scheduled for today (July 12) weather and site conditions permitting, at Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. beginning at 10 a.m. and ending before 5 p.m.

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City Observes July Fourth Holiday

Published on June 29, 2023

In observance of the July Fourth holiday, city offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

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Federal Housing Grant Awarded to GHA and City

Commission moves to reinstate open-container restrictions

Commissioner Bryan Eastman appointed to serve on legislative committee

Finance Friday – Not Everything is General Fund

City Observes Labor Day Holiday

City of Gainesville to host Arts & Culture Jamboree at Depot Park

The GRU Authority FAQ

Registration opens for inaugural Gun Violence Prevention Summit

Prescribed Burn at Morningside Nature Center set for July 12

City Observes July Fourth Holiday

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