Morning Notes for Nov. 11: Public safety, City Hall, County, Today and this week

Weather: Veterans Day: Slight chance of rain showers, 80°F. Tonight: Slight chance of rain showers then mostly cloudy, 57°F. Thursday: Mostly cloudy, 77°F. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, 51°F. (NWS forecast)

Public safety

• 118 incidents reported in Gainesville in the week to Nov. 11, 2026 Gainesville Police Department crime responses (City of Gainesville open data) lists 118 incident reports dated Nov. 5, 2026 to Nov. 11, 2026. Most common: Theft Petit - Retail (11) (Gainesville Police Department crime responses (City of Gainesville open data))

City Hall

• Seasonal activation of Cold Night Shelter Program City of Gainesville officials announce the seasonal activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program. The program is activated whenever overnight temperatures are forecast (City of Gainesville)
• Gainesville celebrates grand opening of The Streatery From live music and local vendors to outdoor dining and community engagement, the November 6 grand opening of The Streatery showcased the experiences the newly reconstructed pedest (City of Gainesville)

County

• County to Hold Meeting on Northwest 43rd Street Safety Improvements (Alachua County)
• Pothole Repair Update Nov 2 - 8 (Alachua County)

Today and this week

• Grow Hub Fall Market Sat. Nov. 14, 7 a.m.; Grow HUB; 2900 NE 8th Avenue, Gainesville; Free (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
• Waldo Farmers and Flea Market Sat. Nov. 14, 8 a.m.; Waldo Farmers and Flea Market; 17805 US-301, Waldo (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
• Open Gym at Easton Newberry Sports Complex Sat. Nov. 14, 8 a.m.; Easton Newberry Sports Complex; 24880 NW 16th Ave., Newberry; Free (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
• Trinkets and Treasures Rummage Sale Sat. Nov. 14, 8 a.m.; First United Methodist Church; 419 NE 1st St., Gainesville; Free (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
• Haile Farmers Market Sat. Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.; Haile Village Center; 9116 SW 51st Rd, Gainesville; Free (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
• Alachua County Farmers Market Sat. Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.; Alachua County Farmers Market; 13900 Tech City Circle, Alachua (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
• City of Alachua Farmers Market on Main Sat. Nov. 14, 9 a.m.; Main Street Alachua; 15000 Bob Hitchcock's Main St.., Alachua; Free (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
• Community Weatherization Coalition Energy Coach Training Sat. Nov. 14, 9 a.m.; United Church of Gainesville; 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure) Morning Notes is a daily digest of what Gainesville’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.