News across Greater Gainesville
Matheson History Museum to host presentation on preserving family heirlooms
Matheson Board Member and Museum Collections Care Specialist Elise V. LeCompte will give a presentation on how to preserve your family heirlooms at the Matheson History Museum on Saturday, October 3, at 10 a.m. Participants are asked to bring an object (or photo of an object)…
Project YouthBuild awarded $150,000 AmeriCorps grant to expand opportunities for local youth
Project YouthBuild is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $150,000 AmeriCorps grant to expand opportunities for young people in Gainesville and throughout Alachua County to participate in community service, develop workforce skills, pursue educational opportunities,…

Congresswoman Kat Cammack secures continued housing for homeless veterans in Ocala and Gainesville
Congresswoman Kat Cammack today announced that veterans experiencing homelessness in Gainesville will keep their housing after she worked directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs to secure a new contract for Volunteers of America.

GFR Fire Prevention Week Safety Education and Community Events
Gainesville Fire-Rescue Charges Into Fire Prevention Week With Safety Education and Community Events The theme for Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™), October 4–10, 2026, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
Victim Services highlights 24-hour sexual assault helpline and prevention tips
The Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center is reminding the community that free and confidential support for victims and survivors of sexual violence is available 24 hours a day, particularly as campus activities are in full swing.

Local organization hosts forum on Amendment 3
The forum on Amendment 3 will be held on Sunday, September 27, at 4 PM at the D.R. Williams Fellowship Hall, located at 618 NW 6th Street in Gainesville.

VOA Florida to provide 18 emergency residential services beds for veterans under new VA contract
VOA Florida is pleased to announce a new Veterans Affairs Contract Emergency Residential Services, or CERS, contract that will transition 18 existing beds in Gainesville to the CERS program beginning October 1, 2026.

Alachua County Farmers Market surpasses 100,000 visitors at San Felasco Tech City in 2026
The Alachua County Farmers Market has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors since relocating to San Felasco Tech City in January, marking a major milestone for one of North Central Florida's longest-running farmers markets.

Alachua Soil & Water Conservation District announces supervisors and new projects
The Alachua Soil & Water Conservation District announces the reappointment of Patricia Lee, elected in 2022, to serve a second four-year term, and she will remain as chair of ASWCD.

American Nephrology Nurses Association donates funds and provides information about kidney disease at GRACE Marketplace
Today, GRACE Marketplace received a donation from the American Nephrology Nurses Association, North Central Florida Chapter 209. The check is part of the association’s “Feed Your Kidneys” program, designed to improve the diet of patients with kidney disease.

Alachua County Senior Volunteer Programs join nationwide AmeriCorps celebration
On Sept. 15, 2026, Alachua County’s AmeriCorps Seniors programs joined communities nationwide in celebrating the impact of older adult volunteers and recognizing their contributions to local communities.

North Central Florida Continuum of Care releases Strategic Plan through 2029
The North Central Florida Continuum of Care Leadership Council has released its Strategic Plan through 2029, establishing a shared roadmap for reducing homelessness and improving the region's response to people in need.