Reporting an accident
A crash involving injury or death or apparent damage of at least $500 must be reported immediately to local police or the sheriff or nearest Florida Highway Patrol office. [leg.state.fl.us]
Accident Report Copy
Contact the Gainesville Police Records Division at 352-393-7565 for accident reports; city public-record requests may also be submitted online. [gainesvillefl.gov]
Parking
Parking in one street location is limited to 72 hours; three or more unpaid citations can lead to immobilization or tow. [gainesvillefl.gov]
Who to call
Gainesville Police non-emergency dispatch is 352-955-1818 and the front desk is 352-393-7500; the linked page does not publish a Florida Highway Patrol number. [police.gainesvillefl.gov]
Fees
Maximum trespass-tow rates are $100.00 for Class 1 through 2 and $133.00 for Class 3 through 6; Class A rotation towing is $150 base plus $4.00 per mile and outside storage is $20.00 per day. [police.gainesvillefl.gov]
Private-property towing
Gainesville regulates private-property towing under Chapter 14.5 Article III; a vehicle must be released within one hour after a request when the authorized fees are paid. [library.municode.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.