Temporary No Entry Zone established for North Main Street wildfire Published on April 23, 2026 The city is instructing individuals in nearby woods to move to safer locations. This establishment of a No Entry Zone is a critical public safety measure to protect people from falling debris, uneven ground conditions and isolated hot spots. The new restriction also preserves evidence as the Florida Division of Agriculture and Consumer Services begins the fire investigation process. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Emergency Updates, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Media Releases
Public safety leaders urge caution, awareness while battling wildfires Published on April 20, 2026 While wildfire activity remains high across the state due to the extreme drought, neighbors are urged to adhere to the countywide burn ban and keep vehicles off dry grass, properly dispose of smoking materials, avoid open flames or sparks and not light fireworks or sparklers. Visit bewildfirereadyFL.com for tips on preparing your property and creating an evacuation plan. Tagged as: , Announcements, Emergency Updates, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Media Releases
Gainesville offices, facilities, parks to reopen tomorrow Published on January 22, 2025 City of Gainesville offices, facilities and parks will reopen tomorrow, Jan. 23. Regional Transit System buses have resumed regular service except for Santa Fe College-oriented routes. (Routes 10 and 23 continue with reduced service; No service for Routes 76 and 78 at this time.) Tagged as: , Announcements, Emergency Updates, Media Releases
Gainesville offices, facilities closed tomorrow Published on January 21, 2025 With our area under both a Freeze Warning and a Winter Storm Warning, the offices of the City of Gainesville will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 22. Regional Transit System buses will run on reduced service through 10 a.m. at which time a safety assessment will be made and further service could be suspended. Tagged as: , Announcements, Emergency Updates, Media Releases