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The City of Gainesville Office of Equity and Inclusion invites members of the business community to two virtual informational meetings via Zoom to learn more about its upcoming disparity study.

• Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 12-1:30 p.m.: Register online
• Thursday, Aug. 19 from 5-6:30 p.m.: Register online

As a recipient of federal funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Gainesville is required to submit an Annual Action Plan (AAP). The plan guides how the city will allocate its federal funds and carry out housing and community development activities annually by using funds to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment and expand economic opportunities for very-low, low, and moderate-income persons.

Pop Warner Little Scholars enables young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, Pop Warner programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives.

Due to air quality issues at City Hall, the City Commission meeting scheduled for today (July 15) has been continued until Monday, July 19 at 3 p.m. The joint City of Gainesville and Gainesville Housing Authority Meeting previously scheduled for that time has been cancelled. Thank you for your patience!

The City of Gainesville has announced a new monthly summer concert series: Live and Local. In partnership with MusicGNV, Live & Local includes emerging bands, singer/songwriters, independent artists and a diverse mix of musicians who are local or connected to Gainesville's music community.

Local mosquito populations already on the rise prior to the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa may find new breeding grounds in standing water left behind by the storm.

Due to the recent rain events, mosquito populations have increased dramatically and City of Gainesville Mosquito Control will begin night time spraying next week.

The University of Florida College of Medicine’s Mobile Outreach Clinic will be stationed at Gainesville Technology Entrepreneurship Center (GTEC) from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every Friday beginning tomorrow, July 9.

Now that Elsa is expected to have local effects, please visit our emergency management current events page for regular updates.