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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.

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City Commission approves $1.4M for Heartwood affordable housing

Published on January 23, 2026

The Gainesville City Commission voted to allocate $1.4 million for the construction of new affordable housing in the Heartwood Community off SE 8th Ave. At its January 15 meeting, the commission also approved changes to Heartwood restrictions to enable construction of the homes on 16 city-owned lots using a community land trust model. Heartwood residents expressed support for the CLT model.

Tagged as: , Affordable Housing, Announcements, GCRA, Media Releases

Cold Night Shelter Program available Jan. 11-12

Published on January 11, 2026

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, during the evening hours of Sunday, Jan. 11-Monday, Jan. 12. The anticipated temperatures will lead to the activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program, and it is expected to remain in effect until overnight low temperatures rise above 45 F. The CNS program normally

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