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Gainesville power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code
This is a Gainesville power outage map near you — centered at lat 29.6516, lng -82.3248 (the heart of Gainesville) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Gainesville zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.
For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Florida power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.
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Latest power outage update near you in Gainesville
For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU)’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.
Open Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) live outage mapFor push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU)’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.
Community reports from Gainesville residents
Active power outages right now
The most recent active outages reported across the USA.
No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.
Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.
Report your outage in Gainesville
Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) directly — reporting here is supplementary.
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Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.
Who to call for an outage in Gainesville
The utility that owns the poles & wires in Gainesville is Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU). Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU)
All utilities serving Florida
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Most of Florida (Miami, Tampa, Orlando metro fringe, east coast, southwest).
1-800-468-8243Duke Energy Florida
Central and northern Florida (St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Ocala).
1-800-228-8485Are Gainesville residents eligible for compensation?
Gainesville sits in Florida, so the rules that apply to your outage are Florida’s. No statutory compensation framework. FPL, Duke Energy Florida, Tampa Electric, JEA and OUC accept claims for utility-caused damage on a case-by-case basis. The Florida PSC oversees disputes.
Your Gainesville eligibility right now
No automatic credit. File a claim with your utility within 30–60 days with documentation. PSC complaint as last resort.
For Gainesville addresses: file the claim directly with Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) (outage line 352-334-2871) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.
Quick checklist for your Gainesville claim:
- Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
- Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
- Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
- File within 30 days through Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU)'s claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.
Renters in Gainesville: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Florida-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Florida compensation page.