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Cold Night Shelter Program available Feb. 19-22

Published on February 19, 2025

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, during the evening hours of Wednesday, Feb. 19-Saturday, Feb. 22. 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.

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City hosts Summer Blitz to connect youth with enrichment programs

Published on February 18, 2025

The City of Gainesville is excited to announce Summer Blitz 2025, the second annual resource fair designed to help local youth and their families explore summer camps and enrichment programs. The event is free and open to the public.

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Cold Night Shelter Program available Feb. 16-17

Published on February 16, 2025

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, during the evening hours of Sunday, Feb. 16-Monday, Feb. 17. 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.

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Mobility on Demand service offers free transportation to east GNV

Published on February 13, 2025

Neighbors in East Gainesville can call the city’s Regional Transit System Mobility on Demand service for free transportation to clinic visits, health screenings and other essential community resources.

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Commission moves to place Florida Theater on local registry

Published on February 07, 2025

To help revitalize Gainesville’s 97-year-old Florida Theater, the Gainesville City Commission voted to add the landmark to the Local Register of Historic Places. The designation is expected to receive final approval with a second reading on Feb. 20, opening the door to opportunities for grants, tax credits and other incentives to support a much-needed restoration of the historic property.

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RTS fare-free program to require ID cards as of April 1

Published on February 05, 2025

Beginning April 1, riders eligible for the RTS Fare-Free Transit Program must present an RTS identification card to ride at no cost. The transit program offers free bus fares for RTS passengers 65 and older and those 18 and younger. RTS ID cards are available at no charge. Individuals can apply on-line for a digital ID card at www.go-rts.com. Physical ID cards can be obtained at 34 SE 13th Road.

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Black History Month 2025

Published on January 31, 2025

Black History Month is a month-long celebration of the achievements and cultural recognition of African Americans in the United States. During the 1800s to the 20th Century, African Americans have made significant contributions to Black life from the early days of the abolitionist movements, the reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights movement.

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Ironwood Golf Course repair and reconstruction update

Published on January 30, 2025

Course enhancements and clubhouse repairs are underway; new golf carts are on the way.

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Cold Night Shelter Program Extended Jan. 22-28

Published on January 22, 2025

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Wednesday, Jan. 22-Tuesday, Jan. 28. 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.

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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.)

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Cold Night Shelter Program available Feb. 19-22

City hosts Summer Blitz to connect youth with enrichment programs

Cold Night Shelter Program available Feb. 16-17

Mobility on Demand service offers free transportation to east GNV

Commission moves to place Florida Theater on local registry

RTS fare-free program to require ID cards as of April 1

Black History Month 2025

Ironwood Golf Course repair and reconstruction update

Cold Night Shelter Program Extended Jan. 22-28

Gainesville offices, facilities, parks to reopen tomorrow

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