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City of Gainesville officials anticipate the continuation of severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Saturday, Jan. 22-Monday, Jan. 24. 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 runs from Nov. 1 through March 31.

City of Gainesville officials anticipate the continuation of severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Wednesday, Jan. 19-Friday, Jan. 21. 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 runs from Nov. 1 through March 31.

Members of the business community and neighbors are invited to participate in two virtual meetings hosted by Griffin & Strong P.C. The public meetings are intended for participants to convey their experiences or attempts to do business with the City of Gainesville. Registration for the meetings is free and recommended, but not required to participate.

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Friday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 16-Tuesday, Jan. 18. 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 runs from Nov. 1 through March 31.

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA) has opened the application process for two new housing assistance programs.

In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, city offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17.

The City of Gainesville’s longstanding event, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, returns as an in-person event at a new location during three consecutive weekends this month.

Due to pandemic-related workforce shortages, Gainesville neighbors may experience residential solid waste collection delays through January and possibly into February.

As part of the Nature Operation Division’s routine land management practices, a prescribed burn is scheduled for today, weather and site conditions permitting, at Boulware Springs Nature Park, 3400 SE 15th St., beginning at 10 a.m. and ending before 5 p.m. This is an ecological fuel reduction burn, which will be conducted with support from the Florida Forest Service. All public access to the northern portion of the park will be prohibited.

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Monday, Jan. 10-Thursday, Jan. 13. 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 runs from Nov. 1 through March 31.