City expands hurricane guide for year-round emergency preparedness Published on September 10, 2026 The new GNV Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Resource guide now includes additional information to help neighbors make safe decisions in the event of thunderstorms and lightning, hazardous materials incidents, flooding, tornadoes, wildfires and extreme weather. It's available for download online. Copes also are available at Gainesville City Hall. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Help shape the future of Southwest Gainesville Published on September 03, 2026 The first Southwest Study Area community meeting is scheduled for Wed. Sept.16 at 6:30 p.m. at the UF/IFAS Beef Teaching Unit South, 3721 SW 23rd St. Time for questions and community input follow a brief presentation. The goal is to identify strengths, challenges and priorities by hearing from the neighbors, property owners, operators of businesses and others invested in the area's future. Tagged as: , Affordable Housing, Announcements, Business & Economy, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Transportation
Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance launches new website Published on June 26, 2026 The site functions as a robust archive of information and resources, a database and community calendar. Along with datasets from the Gainesville Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, users will find links to emergency services, crisis resources and volunteer opportunities. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Gainesville celebrates reopening of Tom Petty Park Published on June 09, 2026 Tom Petty Park officially reopened June 6 to the delight of Gainesville residents and visitors who welcomed the renovations and new amenities. Improvements include new pickleball courts, seating, shade canopies, a multiuse trail, a concessions and storage building with public restrooms. The reopening followed several years of planning, design and public engagement, as well as one year of construct Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, PRCA, Wild Spaces Public Places
Gainesville, UF partnership strengthens early literacy for children Published on February 04, 2026 Six UF Literacy Institute work-study tutors were embedded directly into city afterschool programs, providing literacy assessments and structured one-on-one tutoring to strengthen decoding and fluency skills. UFLI has since recognized the city’s approach as a “best practice” within its America Reads framework, citing strong program design, tutor integration, staff training and accountability. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, PRCA
Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance Unveils New Strategic Plan Published on December 09, 2025 The Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance presented its first countywide strategic plan Dec. 8 to guide long-term efforts to reduce gun violence and strengthen community well-being. The presentation capped months of interviews, town halls and conversations with nearly 200 people across the region, from educators and service providers to law enforcement, advocates and neighbors. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
City Commission supports food bank as SNAP delays strain families Published on November 06, 2025 The Gainesville City Commission approved allocating $100,000 at its Nov. 6 meeting to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, a regional food distribution hub serving Alachua County and surrounding areas. The support comes as the ongoing federal government shutdown has interrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for low-income families. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
City partners with barbershops on “Fresh Fades & Healthy Hearts” Published on August 13, 2025 Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) is proud to announce the launch of Fresh Fades & Healthy Hearts, a new outreach initiative funded by a $27,050 grant from the Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation. Designed to promote cardiovascular wellness, the innovative program will be led by GFR’s Director of Community Health Initiatives Brandy Stone. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Public Notices, Gainesville Fire Rescue
GFR takes health outreach to communities with “Healthy Afternoons" Published on July 11, 2025 Healthy Afternoons brings essential health education, preventive services and community resources to neighborhoods across the city — free for all ages. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Gainesville Fire Rescue
‘Securing the Bag’ Summit helps Gainesville families weather the storm Published on July 03, 2025 The financial empowerment summit helped participants prepare for “gray sky” events like hurricanes while strengthening the financial skills needed to grow and protect wealth on those “blue sky” days when life is stable but good planning remains essential. The event was made possible by a grant from the CFE Fund to help neighbors better identify and access relief resources after natural disasters. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases, Gainesville Fire Rescue