City of Trenton, Florida

06/08/2026

🚨🔥 MOTORIST ADVISORY: SR 47 FIRE — GILCHRIST COUNTY 🔥🚨
The SR 47 Fire is currently 143.5 acres and 50% contained. The fire is located west of SR 47 and east of US 129, just south of CR 232.
Smoke may impact travel on SR 47, US 129, CR 232, and nearby roadways tonight and into the morning.
⚠️ Drivers should use caution. Visibility can drop quickly, especially overnight and early morning.
Please remember:
✅ Slow down
✅ Use low-beam headlights
✅ Leave extra space between vehicles
✅ Do not stop in the roadway
✅ Stay alert for changing conditions
Dry conditions may cause motorist advisories to continue for an extended period.
Stay safe, Gilchrist County. Your headlights are not for “vibes” tonight-use those low beams.

06/03/2026

🚂📚 Step Back in Time with Florida History! 📚🚂
A mobile museum will be set up at the Old Train Depot today beginning at 9:00 AM, featuring exhibits and information about Florida history.
Explore fascinating exhibits, learn about Florida’s rich heritage, and experience history in a unique, interactive way. This is a great opportunity for residents, students, and visitors of all ages to discover the stories that helped shape our state.
📍 Location: Old Train Depot
🕘 Time: Starting at 9:00 AM today
Come out, take a look, and enjoy this traveling museum experience right here in Gilchrist County!

06/01/2026

CITY OF TRENTON
COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA

The Trenton City Commission serving also as the Board of Adjustment, the Planning & Zoning Board and the Community Redevelopment Authority, will meet in Regular Session Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm, or as soon after as possible, in the Gilchrist County Commission Meeting Building, located at 210 South Main Street, Trenton, Florida. Items included on the agenda are as follows:

A. Call to Order
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Unscheduled Guests
D. Consent Items
1. Minutes – Regular Commission Meeting, May 11, 2026
2. April Financial and Expenditure Reports
E. Action Items
1. Public Safety Director Resume Review
2. SW Section Survey Review
3. Agreement With Wilks Site Prep – CDBG Sprayfield and Wells 1 & 2
4. Fire Chief Officer Pay
F. Staff Reports
1. Public Safety Department
2. Public Works Department
G. City Attorney Report
H. City Manager Report
I. Board Member Requests
J. Public Comments
K. Adjourn

06/01/2026

✨City wide yard sale June 13th. Please click the link below to see the route. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/3/edit?mid=1QnNP6w4A3KGT1fbVAU66wBGJQUy2xwo&usp=sharing

To get on the list of addresses, please email your address to [email protected] or call by calling 352-463-4000

06/01/2026

🌀 TODAY IS THE DAY — HURRICANE SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED! 🌀
From June 1st through November 30th, Gilchrist County residents should stay weather aware and prepared for tropical storms, hurricanes, heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes, and power outages.
If your hurricane plan currently consists of:
❌ “I’ll figure it out later”
❌ One flashlight with dead batteries
❌ Panic-buying bread at the last minute…
…it might be time to upgrade the plan. 😅
✅ Check your emergency supplies
✅ Refill medications
✅ Fuel generators safely
✅ Review evacuation plans
✅ Prepare for your pets
✅ Stay informed all season long
📲 MOST IMPORTANTLY:
Sign up for AlertGilchrist to receive emergency alerts, severe weather notifications, evacuation notices, and important updates directly to your phone.
🔗 Sign up today:
alertgilchrist.com
Hurricane season is 183 days long… but it only takes ONE storm to make preparation important.
Stay safe, stay informed, and stay prepared, Gilchrist County! 💙

🌀 TODAY IS THE DAY — HURRICANE SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY STARTED! 🌀

From June 1st through November 30th, Gilchrist County residents should stay weather aware and prepared for tropical storms, hurricanes, heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes, and power outages.

If your hurricane plan currently consists of:
❌ “I’ll figure it out later”
❌ One flashlight with dead batteries
❌ Panic-buying bread at the last minute…

…it might be time to upgrade the plan. 😅

✅ Check your emergency supplies
✅ Refill medications
✅ Fuel generators safely
✅ Review evacuation plans
✅ Prepare for your pets
✅ Stay informed all season long

📲 MOST IMPORTANTLY:
Sign up for AlertGilchrist to receive emergency alerts, severe weather notifications, evacuation notices, and important updates directly to your phone.

🔗 Sign up today:
alertgilchrist.com

Hurricane season is 183 days long… but it only takes ONE storm to make preparation important.

Stay safe, stay informed, and stay prepared, Gilchrist County! 💙

05/26/2026

🚧 NE 7th AVE Paving Update: Road paving starts today. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Please use alternate routes and plan for possible road closures during this time. 🚧

05/21/2026

Congratulations ladies!🧡 Help us celebrate and welcome home our STATE CHAMPIONS!!! The team will be arriving back to town today at 1:30!!! 🐅

Celebrate and welcome home our STATE CHAMPIONS!!! The team will be arriving into town today at 1:30!!!

05/20/2026

✅🔥 GILCHRIST COUNTY BURN BAN LIFTED 🔥✅
Effective immediately, the countywide burn ban for Gilchrist County has been lifted.
Recent weather conditions have helped reduce the wildfire risk, allowing outdoor/open burning activities to resume. Residents are still encouraged to use caution when burning outdoors and to closely monitor weather conditions.
⚠️ Please remember:
• Never leave a fire unattended
• Keep water or a fire extinguisher nearby
• Avoid burning on windy or dry days
• Ensure fires are completely extinguished before leaving the area
✔️ Agricultural burning must continue to follow all Florida Forest Service guidelines and authorization requirements.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support during the burn ban. Thank you for helping protect our community, firefighters, and natural resources. ❤️🚒🔥
📞 For questions or additional information, please contact Gilchrist County Fire Rescue at (386) 935-5400.

✅🔥 GILCHRIST COUNTY BURN BAN LIFTED 🔥✅

Effective immediately, the countywide burn ban for Gilchrist County has been lifted.

Recent weather conditions have helped reduce the wildfire risk, allowing outdoor/open burning activities to resume. Residents are still encouraged to use caution when burning outdoors and to closely monitor weather conditions.

⚠️ Please remember:
• Never leave a fire unattended
• Keep water or a fire extinguisher nearby
• Avoid burning on windy or dry days
• Ensure fires are completely extinguished before leaving the area

✔️ Agricultural burning must continue to follow all Florida Forest Service guidelines and authorization requirements.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and support during the burn ban. Thank you for helping protect our community, firefighters, and natural resources. ❤️🚒🔥

📞 For questions or additional information, please contact Gilchrist County Fire Rescue at (386) 935-5400.

05/19/2026

📣Please be advised📣

Below you will find a map of NE Lancaster St, NE 4th St, NE 8th Ave and NE 7th ST.

🚧Beginning May 20th the yellow highlighted areas of the road will be closed for road paving starting on NE Eighth Ave. 🚧 for May 20th only!

Please give yourself time if this causes any interference in your daily route.