Nov. 12: 65 items from Gainesville's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.

Weather: Overnight: Mostly cloudy, 57°F. Thursday: Mostly cloudy, 80°F. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, 50°F. Friday: Sunny, 68°F. (NWS forecast)

Public safety

  • 87 incidents reported in Gainesville in the week to Nov. 12, 2026 Gainesville Police Department crime responses (City of Gainesville open data) lists 87 incident reports dated Nov. 6, 2026 to Nov. 12, 2026. Most common: Domestic Disturbance (9), (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)

Today and this week

  • 23rd Annual Alachua Harvest Festival Sun. Nov. 15, 10 a.m.; Alachua Main Street; 14920 Main St., Alachua; Free (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
  • Grove St District Market Sun. Nov. 15, 10 a.m.; Grove Street District Market; 220 NW 8th Street, Gainesville (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
  • Free Weekly Reiki Circle Sun. Nov. 15, 11 a.m.; The Sacred Earth Center; 7731 W Newberry Road Suite A2, Gainesville; Free (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
  • Trinkets and Treasures Rummage Sale Sun. Nov. 15, noon; First United Methodist Church; 419 NE 1st St., Gainesville; Free (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
  • Tom Petty Weekend, November 13-15 Sun. Nov. 15, 2 p.m.; Heartwood Soundstage; 619 South Main St., Gainesville (Discover Gainesville: Stay for Adventure)
  • 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) 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.