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Gainesville (Gator Country)
Joined June 2009
Eleven years ago, Tom Petty was given the key to the city. May Gainesville's legendary son rest in peace.
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Update: By the order of Gov. Ron Desantis, bars & nightclubs are closed, effective 5PM today. - All city board meetings are canceled through March 30. - UF announced classes will remain online for the remainder of the spring semester. @leefeldman.
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Congratulations to @GainesvillePD Chief Tony Jones on his recent election as the new Southern Region Chair for the Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ). Throughout his career, Chief Jones has been a vital advocate for Gainesville’s youth.
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1/3 We've declared a local state of emergency re: prevention & response to COVID-19, effective tomorrow. It limits the # of persons in any assembly to 50 or less whether that be for worship, entertainment, eating, drinking, amusement, awaiting transportation or similar uses.
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Thanks to the line workers from Rensselaer, Indiana for helping our community post-Irma!
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Alright, Gainesville. #TSMilton is in the gulf, so it’s time to prepare again. Mayor Ward has a great idea - Think about what you wish you had done before Helene hit, or before you lost power, and make sure to get that done today. #deepbreaths
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We urge all neighbors to refrain from panic buying & hoarding of fuel. There is no gas shortage in Gainesville or across the state, only temporary fuel outages at area gas stations due to panic buying. Most of the fuel to our area arrives from the Port of Tampa via Jacksonville.
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The City of Gainesville reminds you to practice social distancing when running essential errands and to stay at home! A special plea for our neighbors ages 18-32. #StayHomeSaveLives
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If you are age 65 and over and are interested in getting a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through the Alachua County Health Department, please fill out the linked form. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is administered as a 2-dose series, 1 month apart. @leefeldman.
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Together we do great things! More than 700 households will receive free baskets of food today thanks to the generous donation of time, cash, supplies and food from so many. A huge thanks to our community builders & the army of volunteers & staff from across the county!#FarmShare
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The Gainesville City Commission approved the renaming of Forest Park after soccer icon Abby Wambach! The former Florida Gators Soccer star has two Olympic gold medals and has competed in four FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments.
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Last night we closed Lit for violation of occupancy limits & other issues. We've received NUMEROUS complaints from neighbors. Our enforcement of COVID-regulations are hindered by the Gov’s exec order, but our occupancy limits & other code violations are being strictly enforced.
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May the 4th be With You! Happy May 4th from the City of Gainesville and Mayor Lauren Poe. #May4th #Maythe4thbeWithYou #Gainesville #GNV
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We ranked 38th nationally! <3 "The mix of urban and suburban life in Gainesville is a hit with families and young professionals." @leefeldman
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In Gainesville, our diversity is our strength. We are committed to continuing the work to keep our community safe, equitable and welcome for black people and people of color. @leefeldman
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#stopthespread Mayor Poe and County Commissioner Hutchinson came together for joint announcement at 3 p.m. of the latest emergency declaration for our area which will go into effect at 12 a.m. Essentially a stay-at-home order: .@leefeldman @laurenbpoe.
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We are sad to announce the passing of former commissioner and mayor, Stuart “Craig” Lowe. Lowe served the people of Gainesville as the first District 4 commissioner from 2003 until 2010. He then made history as the city’s first openly gay mayor, serving until 2013.
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Effective today, the city will begin closing several of its parks, playgrounds, gymnasiums, pools and recreation facilities until further notice. In addition, all previously scheduled programs, events and recreation activities in city facilities have been temporarily suspended.
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Local alert: There is a road block at the 393 mile marker northbound lanes on Interstate-75. There is a pine tree across all three lanes. Please drive with caution and use alternate routes if on roadways.
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• Shelter population (6:15 a.m.): 92 people.• GRU Outages (peak): 56,330.• GRU Outages (6:15 a.m.): 46,487.• No major flooding reported.• There are 50 reported roadways blocked by downed trees and power lines. • 169 traffic lights are out countywide.
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Above and beyond.
Here's GPD Officer Ballenger providing her own personal gas to a couple who ran out while traveling on US 441. Thank you Officer Ballenger!
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Whenever you go out to assess your surroundings today, be on the lookout for fire ants and water moccasins or other displaced creatures.
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We were recently notified that Gainesville has been recognized with the Tree Cities of the World designation. Gainesville is one of only 23 cities in the United States to have earned this designation. #WeLoveTrees @leefeldman
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Thanks for the assist, Tallahassee!
TLH Linemen are heading out to Gainesville to get power on after #HurricaneIrma! Thankful for these amazing crews! #FloridaStrong
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As you know, the number of positive COVID-19 cases has been rapidly increasing in Florida. It is EXTREMELY important that we continue to follow guidelines, wear masks and maintain a safe social distance whenever possible. #StaySafeGNV @leefeldman
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The electric buses, which have zero emissions and require no diesel fuel, are being added to the city's fleet as part of the city's goal to have a zero-emissions fleet by 2045.
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With the number of positive cases continuing to rise in Florida and Alachua County, it is especially important to continue to wear masks when around others. Let's all take steps to ensure our community's health and safety! #StaySafeGNV #Gainesville @leefeldman
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Thanks to our friends at March for our Freedom for this powerful display! #BLMGNV @leefeldman
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Starting next week, August 23-25, "Florida Highwaymen" artist Al Black will be painting a mural on the corner of N. Main St. and Sixth Ave. Bring your folding chairs and come experience the artist at work! #352walls #PRCA #downtown #Gainesville
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Today!!.
The City of Gainesville is offering free rides on all bus routes to help get voters to the polls.
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Today, we’re recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day, to celebrate and acknowledge our country’s native population. To learn about the Timucua people, who were native to north Florida, visit @leefeldman
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Trash and recycling will remain in service until further notice. The city and WCA (our contractor) have worked together to ensure the safety of our field workers by staggering schedules while continuing to provide this critical service. @leefeldman
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Free drive-thru COVID testing Sat., June 27 from 9AM-3PM at Citizens Field. Must be over 18 and have a community or gov’t ID. Visit for more info. @leefeldman
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A salute to our heroic healthcare workers tonight by local law enforcement. A great show of support and solidarity outside North Florida Regional.
Tonight we again took time out to salute our healthcare workers in partnership with Alachua PD, High Springs PD, Santa FE College PD, UFPD, Alachua County SO, and GFR Engine 4. This salute goes out to our neighbors at North Florida Regional Medical Center. We thank you.
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The National Guard has arrived and they are here to help staff the many shelters open throughout the county.
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The downtown tree will stay! City Commissioners heard you & continued the conversation. We now have a plan to use money from the Tree Mitigation Fund to move the curb, widen the sidewalk for accessibility, repair the brickwork & convert the angled parking to parallel spaces. 1/
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We're in this together, Gainesville! Why are you staying at home?
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@itsbethbooker @HiltonGardenInn Can you connect with this woman who is frantically looking for her mother? Seems a possible scammer is saying they paid for a hotel with you for her mom.
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Morning, Gainesville! Sand bag distribution begins today at 8 a.m., while supplies last! . Prefilled sand bags will be available at Public Works (405 NW 39th Ave.). Self-serve (bring a shovel or trowel) will be available @ Citizens Field. Limit of 10/vehicle, while supplies last.
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“We call on our neighbors. to shine your porch lights bright in community with one another. Join us in this simple proclamation of peace. This covenant of unity. This promise of hope.” -Mayor Lauren Poe
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The City of Gainesville invites all of our neighbors to join us in the celebration of Juneteenth. Let’s work together to learn from our past, acknowledge the injustices that remain and commit to working collectively towards an equitable future. #Juneteenth @leefeldman
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We made you a stay home and chill playlist for the weekend (yes, it’s finally the weekend). What songs would you add? @leefeldman .
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Remember to wear facial coverings when in public spaces! A few great options include paper or cloth masks, scarfs, bandanas, and non-n95 respirators. Let’s all take steps to ensure our community’s health and safety! #StaySafeGNV #Gainesville @leefeldman
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Gainesville made it to the Top 100 Best Places to Live list by Livability! 🏆 Ranked at 94, it's the top spot in Florida! 🌴🏠🌳 #Gainesville #Florida #GNV #Bestplacestolive #Livability #noplacelikegainesville
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Starting Friday - free RTS bus fares for those over 65 and under 18!!
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Today, we stop to remember the fallen, their families and all of those impacted by tragedy 20 years ago.
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Journey to Juneteenth kicked off this morning with the raising of the Juneteenth flag! There are a lot of family-friendly Journey to Juneteenth festivities this weekend! Which ones are you looking forward to? The full calendar is available at
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1) Alright Gainesville, get your sandbags today! We are currently in the "potential for extreme rainfall flooding" are according to the National Weather Service.
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🌳 This morning, the city’s Urban Forestry team planted five new bluff oak trees downtown along SE First Street, replacing oaks that were at the end of their lifespan. The team plants approximately 1,000 new trees each year. 🌲 #TreeCityUSA #UrbanForestry #GreenerGainesville
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Gingerbread McHoggetowne has returned to Gainesville to help us usher in the start of December and the holiday season. Keep an eye out for Gingerbread as she helps us highlight things to do and see in Gainesville. @leefeldman
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Thanks to shots provided by the Alachua County Health Department, GFR’s mobile vaccine initiative was able to provide vaccines to some of our homeless neighbors and others with mobility issues. @leefeldman .
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At a meeting today, the City of Gainesville and UF agreed RTS will continue to provide its current level of service until Jan. 1, 2025, extending existing bus routes and schedules for 6 months beyond the June 30 contract deadline, in anticipation of a newly negotiated agreement.
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GPD’s first Black police officer was Oscar Lewis, who joined the force in 1946 and remained at GPD until he retired in 1970. The city’s Oscar Lewis Pleasant Street Annex is also named after him. Black history is American history. @leefeldman
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Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Alachua County and throughout the state this week, it is important to take steps to ensure our community’s health and safety. Always remember to cover your coughs and sneezes! @leefeldman
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Happened upon one of Gainesville’s finest today, who stopped to help a turtle cross the road and get to safer ground! #TurtleThursday #ItsTheLittleThings
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As of today, 32,000 (yes, you read that right!) sandbags have been distributed to our neighbors, at two location!! Thanks to our teams in our Public Works and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Departments & any others who have helped our community get ready for #HurricaneIan!
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Are you ready for some football? You’re in luck! It’s UF vs. UGA weekend and @LaurenBPoe & Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz have once again engaged in friendly football wager. The winner wins bragging rights and two, six-packs of local brew! #GoGators #BeattheDawgs
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GRU has been working around the clock to restore power to residents, however some may experience longer outages.
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A hurricane in November is so 2020. Seriously though, prepare for Hurricane Eta to pass by tomorrow. Hurricane Eta update #1 is available @leefeldman.
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Let's talk generator safety!.>Keep generators outside; never use them inside.>Place generators at least 20' away from buildings.>Direct the exhaust away from buildings. Visit for more tips on safe generator use!
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From Mayor @LaurenBPoe, @GainesvillePD Chief Tony Jones and City Manager @LeeFeldman: In light of recent events at the nation’s capital & amid increasing local concern about public safety leading up to the inauguration, the City of Gainesville wishes to reassure our neighbors. .
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The City of Gainesville has declared a local state of emergency today (July 6, 2021) due to Tropical Storm Elsa. A tropical storm warning was issued for our area earlier today as Elsa continues to move to the north. @leefeldman
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Pls share - we are NOT under a boil water notice.
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We're sad to announce the passing of Charles S. Chestnut III, Civil Rights leader, former Alachua County School Board member & Alachua Co. Commissioner & spouse of Gainesville City Commissioner Cynthia Moore Chestnut.
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Call for artists: Gainesville Social Justice Mural Project. The City of Gainesville 352walls Community Artist Program seeks 12 regional artists or artist crews to create a total of 12 temporary 8 feet x 8 feet murals with social justice as the theme. #art #murals @leefeldman
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We can't wait! Join Mayor @laurenbpoe & your neighbors for this discussion on #HowToBeAnAntiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. This event will be a great kick-off to @alachualibrary annual Author Series!.
Just in time for @DrIbram’s visit to #Gainesville 11/21! Many @UF classes and @alachualibrary book clubs are now reading #HowToBeAnAntiracist.
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Captain Quarantine encourages you to stay home and stay safe whenever possible! Read his full story here: #CaptainQuarantine #Wall #Art #StaySafeGNV #StayHome @leefeldman
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City officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit during evening hours, Monday, Nov. 30-Wednesday, Dec. 2. The anticipated temperatures will lead to the activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program. @leefeldman
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Our latest edition of GNV News is out, and debuts our newest team member, Captain Quarantine! @leefeldman
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Bravo team signing on! See you on the flip side, Alpha team! Regardless, we've got you, Gainesville. <3 #HurricaneMilton
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Healthy tip of the day! The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain such as in grocery stores. Don't have a mask? Make your own: @leefeldman
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Hey Gainesville. voter registration deadline has been extended until 7 p.m. today!.
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Florida is leading the nation in per capita hospitalizations for COVID-19. Be sweet to your community & get your shot without delay! Krispy Kreme is showing its support by offering a free Original Glazed® doughnut when you show your vaccination card! #yum @leefeldman
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Today, we stop to remember the fallen, their families and all of those impacted by September 11.
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Look at what’s popping up at Depot Park. A special thanks to Shelbie Finley for these fun sidewalk illustrations!
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Congrats to our own Yvette Carter for being recognized as a Woman of Distinction! Yvette is incredibly passionate about our community, and currently serves as the Director of Government Affairs and Community Relations for the city. Congratulations, Yvette! 1/
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Update from Alachua County Emergency Management, the strongest winds are ~3 hours away. ⛆🌪
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Captain Quarantine's tip of the day: with COVID 19, caring is not sharing. In order to stop the spread of germs, make sure to avoid sharing dishes, drinking glasses, utensils, towels and bedding whenever possible. #health #safety #captainquarantine #gainesville @leefeldman
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If you visit one of our open air parks or trails that are still open, remember to practice social distancing! This means stay at least 6-feet away from others and ensure there are never groups of 10 or more.
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3/3 The local state of emergency is for the next seven days and can be extended as needed. The declaration will help reduce the vulnerability of our neighbors to COVID-19 and unlock federal funds to help the city as it works to fight the spread of COVID-19. @leefeldman.
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The NWS has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Alachua County; this means tropical storm-force winds (39-73 mph) are expected within 36 hours. Stay indoors & away from windows. An update on #HurricaneMilton has been posted.
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The City of Gainesville is in the process of converting NW 14th and 15th Streets from University Avenue to NW Fifth Avenue from two-way streets to a one-way pair. Work on NW 15th Street is nearing completion, and NW 14th Street is expected to be complete in August. @leefeldman
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It was great to see our neighbors out-and-about this weekend in downtown Gainesville enjoying the recently activated GNV Commons! Complete with tents, turf grass, tree lighting and free parking in the SW Parking Garage, @leefeldman
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The City of Gainesville is proud to partner with Farm Share and several other community organizations to offer a food relief drive-thru distribution event on Wednesday, March 25, from 9-noon at the city's MLK Center.
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Today’s COVID testing at Citizen Field is done with more than 700 tests administered! @leefeldman.
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As students return for the fall semester, RTS wants to reassure our neighbors that riding the bus will be a safe experience. Masks are available 😷. Social distancing is in place 6ft-🐊-6ft. And regular cleaning 🧼! #welcomeAboard! @UF @leefeldman.
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🇺🇸Flags will be lowered to half mast from sunrise to sunset this Sunday for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. Many well wishes to brave men & women fighting deadly blazes in the west. And, of course, a super special thanks to our spectacular @GFR1882 team🚒. @leefeldman.
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Gainesville's history of activism, planning kept demonstration peaceful.
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The City of Gainesville has been awarded Gateways for Growth research and technical assistance grants by the New American Economy and Welcoming America. The competitive awards are part of the 2020 G4G Challenge to improve immigrant inclusion & economic. @leefeldman.
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Have you heard? We're doing some pretty great things.
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Our City Commission approved funding, adding 2 more mental health counselors from Meridian to serve on GPD’s Co-Responders Teams (CRT). Started in 2018, the CRT program has 4 teams on duty (pairing 1 police officer w/1 clinician) who render mental health aid to neighbors in need.
GPD's Co-Responders Teams patrol the often convoluted intersection of law enforcement and mental health. @GainesvillePD @mbhci #LawEnforcement #mentalhealth . @sethj1998 reporting for @NewsGainesville .
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Public Works collected more than 400 tires from neighbors during last weekend's tire roundup. These unused tires will be disposed of properly, and no longer collect rainwater where mosquitos can reproduce.
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Happy Hanukkah to our neighbors who celebrate! 🕎 🔥
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Welcome back, UF & SFC students! One thing to note when riding w/RTS - the TSA has extended its mask requirement for all transportation networks thru 1/18/22. This includes RTS buses, so pls put on a mask before entering. If you don't have one, the drivers will provide you w/one.
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It was a great night of family-friendly fun at Ironwood Golf Course! A special thanks to Premier Event Co. for helping us with tonight’s featured film, Hocus Pocus. 🔮👻🎃#halloweenonthegreen
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Is it allergies? The flu? Doesn't matter! If you are experiencing respiratory symptoms, self-isolate! Symptom free for 7 days, fever free for 3 (with no fever reducer). @leefeldman
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