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September, 2009Volunteers Needed for the 2009 Florida Coastal Cleanup
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville more...
New Library Card: Ticket to Free Services
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. -
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. New and existing card holders can obtain a free library card and key more...
FEMA Honors Local Achievement in Community Resilience
Thursday, September 03, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division has been selected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a winner of the first more...
August, 2009Mayor Thanks Book Club Sponsors; Announces Year Six Registration
Monday, August 31, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton today held a news conference to thank new and renewing Mayor's Book Club sponsors and announce the launch of registrat more...
Environmental Symposium Features Panels On Sustainability
Friday, August 28, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Partnering with the University of North Florida (UNF), the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Protection Board hosted the “Sustainability for Jackso more...
Water and Sewer Expansion Pilot Project Gets Underway
Monday, August 24, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton; City Council member Reginald Brown, District 10; Florida Sen. Anthony (Tony) Hill, District 1; Florida Rep. Mia Jones, more...
Grand Opening of New Animal Shelter Set for Saturday, Aug. 8
Thursday, August 06, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. -
Grand Opening CeremoniesMayor John Peyton, City Council member Warren Jones, the City of Jacksonville Environmental and Compliance Department and lo more...
City Launches Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Tuesday, August 04, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville has launched its Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) designed to help residents in the purchase of affordably-priced hom more...
July, 2009City Launches 2009 Campaign to Help Reduce Cigarette Butt Litter
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission is launching its 2009 campaign to help reduce cigarette butt litter.
In 2007, “Ke more...
June, 2009City Partners with Non-Profit to Observe "International Surf Day" with Beach Cleanup
Friday, June 12, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville more...
City Issues Air Quality Advisory
Friday, June 12, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville’s Environmental and Compliance Department issued an air quality advisory today citing elevated levels of ozone at one of the more...
May, 2009Mayor and Council Member Host Storm Drain Marking Ceremony
Friday, May 29, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton today joined District Four City Council member Don Redman, the Department of Public Works and other river and downtown more...
City Leaders Celebrate Drainage Improvement Project Groundbreaking
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. -
Mayor John Peyton, District Nine City Council member Warren Jones and the Department of Public Works today hosted a ceremony to celebrate the ground more...
Venue Changes for Friday Night Performances Due to Inclement Weather
Friday, May 22, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Due to inclement weather, for Friday night only, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival performances that were scheduled to take place on two of the outdoor s more...
Mayor Helps Present Awards to Companies Focused on Employee Wellness
Thursday, May 21, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton was on-hand yesterday with members of the Mayor's Council on Fitness and Well-Being and officials from the Duval County more...
City Kicks Off 2009 Pool Season and Summer Aquatics Programs
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville Recreation and Community Services Department –JaxParks– public swimming pools will open for the summer season beginning Satur more...
Conference Will Help Those With Disabilities Better Prepare for Emergencies
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville Mil more...
Temporary Street Closures for 2009 Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Monday, May 18, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Portions of several downtown streets will be closed Wednesday, May 20 – Sunday, May 24 to allow for activities related to the 2009 Jacksonville Jazz F more...
Jacksonville's Historic Preservation Projects to Be Recognized
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - In celebration of National Preservation Month, the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission will honor 18 projects and services at their annual a more...
Residents Encouraged to Participate in "Ride Your Bike to Work Day"
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton, Council Member Don Redman and the North Florida Bicycle Club invite residents to participate in "Ride Your Bike To Work Day" Friday more...
City and Jacksonville Suns Host "Fun with the Suns"
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville more...
April, 2009Children's Commission Announces 2009 Summer Camp Program
Thursday, April 23, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Marking another important step taken in The Jacksonville Journey, the Jacksonville Children's Commission (Commission) has launched its 2009 Summer Cam more...
Mayor Hosts 18th Annual Environmental Luncheon
Friday, April 03, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton today hosted the 18th Annual Mayor's Environmental Luncheon which showcased the many accomplishments of the environment more...
City Leaders Celebrate Opening of Riverside Arts Market
Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton and City Councilman Michael Corrigan will join members of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP), local artists and patr more...
March, 2009Fourth Annual City-Wide JaxParks Festival March 27-29
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville, JaxParks, invites residents and visitors alike to explore, experience and participate in the abundant activities at the 2009 more...
February, 2009City of Jacksonville Moves Forward with Long-Term Cleanup Project
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville announced today that it is on its way to becoming a cleaner city by partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency more...
City Leaders Celebrate Drainage Project Groundbreaking
Friday, February 13, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton, State Representative Mia Jones, District 10 City Council Member Reginald Brown, and members of the Lincoln Villa Community Associat more...
JaxParks Hosts Open House for Summer Camp Enrollment
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville’s Department of Recreation and Community Services (JaxParks) will hold two open houses for summer camp employment opportuniti more...
Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Collection Schedule Set
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division will host household hazardous waste and electronic waste (e-waste) mobile collection events throughout t more...
January, 2009Foreclosure Intervention Program Helping Homeowners
Thursday, January 29, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton; Dawn Lockhart, President of Family Foundations; Jacksonville City Council member Kevin Hyde and members from Jacksonville Area Lega more...
February Events at the Ritz: Celebrating Black Heritage
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Ritz more...
Duval County Juvenile Assessment Center Fully Operational
Monday, January 26, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton was today joined by Sheriff John Rutherford, Rep. Mia Jones, Rep. Audrey Gibson, District 7 Jacksonville City Council member Dr. Joh more...
Children's Commission Releases Annual Report on State of City's Children
Monday, January 12, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton, City Council member Michael Corrigan and the Jacksonville Children’s Commission joined today for the release the 2009 State of Jack more...
Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Mobile Collection Schedule Announced
Tuesday, January 06, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville Solid Waste Division will host six household hazardous waste and electronic waste (e-waste) mobile collection events througho more...
December, 2008SunTrust Bank Donates to Non-Profit Organizations
Monday, December 22, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Nine local charities will be receiving much-needed donations courtesy of SunTrust Bank by the end of 2008, announced John Schmitt, chairman, president more...
City Officials Celebrate the Completion of Mayport Road Improvements
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton and Atlantic Beach Mayor John Meserve were joined today by Jacksonville City Council Member Art Graham and other commun more...
2008 Light Parade Winners Announced
Monday, December 01, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville is proud to announce the following winners from the 24th annual Jacksonville Light Parade, held Saturday, Nov. 29, on the dow more...
September, 2008Greater Arlington and Beaches to Hold Vision Plan Meetings
Monday, September 29, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Greater Arlington and Beaches Vision Plan Steering Committee has set five meetings to gather community input as part of a year-long planning study more...
Duval County EOC to Scale Down to Level 3 Activation
Thursday, September 04, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Duval County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will scale down from a Level Two to a Level Three activation as of 5 p.m. today. Emergency operati more...
August, 2008Flooding Expected in San Marco and Riverside Areas: Streets Closed
Friday, August 22, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Residents of the San Marco and Riverside areas are advised to prepare for significant flooding later this afternoon, and to take steps to protect life more...
Residents with Flooded Homes Urged to Relocate
Friday, August 22, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - As rainfall continues in Northeast Florida, significant flooding has occurred. In some areas of Jacksonville, residents are experiencing water incursi more...
East Bay Street to Reopen for Jaguars Preseason Games
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville will reopen the portion of East Bay Street between Marsh and Lafayette Streets to all vehicular traffic on Saturday, Aug. 9 a more...
July, 2008Ningbo, China, Delegation Visits Jacksonville
Thursday, July 24, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton, City Council members and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce, JAXPORT and other city agencies will host the vice mayor of Ni more...
Temporary Closure to Protect Nesting Birds at Huguenot Park
Monday, July 21, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - As a preventative action, the Recreation and Community Services Department Waterfront Management and Programming Division has temporarily closed an ad more...
FCCJ Agrees to Operate Don Brewer Early Learning Center
Monday, July 21, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton announced Friday that Florida Community College at Jacksonville (College), in partnership with Chappell Child Developme more...
June, 2008City Hosts Grand Opening for Ed Austin regional Park Skate Plaza
Monday, June 23, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - In conjunction with National Go Skateboarding Day, City Council Member William (Bill) Bishop and the Department of Recreation and Community Services h more...
City Hosts Main Street Park and Streetscape Grand Opening
Friday, June 20, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton, City Council Member Don Redman and representatives of the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC) and the Recreation an more...
City Acts to Protect Nesting Birds at Huguenot Memorial Park
Friday, June 13, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - As a preventative action, the Recreation and Community Services Department Waterfront Management and Programming Division will temporarily close appro more...
May, 2008City and State Leaders Discuss Progress on Septic Tank Phase-Out Projects
Thursday, May 22, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton was joined by Rep. Audrey Gibson and Council Member Mia Jones and representatives from the city’s Water Sewer Expansion Authority to more...
JFRD Urges Residents to Exercise Protective Measures Against Wildfires
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is encouraging residents to take protective measures to help prevent wildfires near their homes. These mea more...
JaxParks to Hold Registration for Summer Camps
Friday, May 02, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville Recreation and Community Programming Division– JaxParks –summer camp program registration period will begin in May. more...
JCC Announces 2008 Summer Camp Program
Friday, May 02, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Jacksonville Children’s Commission (JCC) has launched its 2008 Summer Camp program by allocating grants to more than 60 percent of the organizatio more...
April, 2008Residents Asked to "Lend a Helping Paw" to Homeless Animals
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - While loving, lifetime homes for all homeless pets might be its first goal, the City of Jacksonville Animal Care and Control Division can also benefit more...
Metro Park Marina Temporarily Closed for Dredging Project
Friday, April 25, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville Metropolitan Park Marina will be closed for approximately two months due to a dredging project.
For safety reasons, the d more...
Business Community Challenged to Join 2008 Seeds of Change Summer Jobs Program
Thursday, April 24, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton and community leaders today held a news conference to encourage business community participation in the 2008 Seeds of C more...
RealSense, City to Help Qualifiers with Economic Stimulus Package
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The RealSense Prosperity Campaign, a locally-based coalition of agencies, nonprofits and businesses working in partnership to improve the financial ou more...
Children's Commission-Based Childcare Center to Close
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. -
The Jacksonville Children's Commission (JCC) today announced that due to budget constraints, the childcare functions of the Don Brewer Early Learnin more...
Huguenot Memorial Park Visitors Urged to Take Precautions to Protect Shorebirds
Monday, April 14, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Huguenot Memorial Park beach-goers are advised to be especially cautious of the arrival of several species of shorebirds which often nest, roost and f more...
City of Jacksonville Shows Support for Crime Victims
Saturday, April 12, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Residents, city officials and community leaders will join for series of events sponsored by the Mayor’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC) to r more...
13th Annual St. Johns River Celebration a Success
Thursday, April 03, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Totals show that the 13th Annual St. Johns River Celebration, a city-wide volunteer cleanup hosted by the City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville B more...
Bausch & Lomb Championships Partners with Rally Jacksonville!
Thursday, April 03, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton today announced that the 2008 Bausch & Lomb Championships will again partner with RALLY Jacksonville! to further streng more...
March, 2008City's Budget Division Wins Distinguished Award
Thursday, March 27, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada's (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presen more...
Nominations Sought for Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Awards
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville, in partnership with the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission, will accept nominations from Feb. 1- April 15, 2008 for the more...
City Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Peach and Beach Urban Park
Monday, March 24, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton was today joined by City Council Member Don Redman and the Recreation and Community Services Department for a ribbon cu more...
Easter Closures
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Some city government facilities typically open on Sundays will be closed Sunday, March 23, in observance of the Easter holiday.
Holiday closures inc more...
Mayor Proclaims March as "River Month" in Jacksonville
Friday, March 14, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Celebrating the community’s signature landmark, the St. Johns River, Mayor John Peyton has proclaimed the month of March as “River Month” in Jacksonvi more...
Volunteers Needed for 13th Annual St. Johns River Celebration
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Volunteers are needed for the 13th annual St. Johns River Celebration cleanup event. Participants will spend the morning collecting litter and debris more...
Portion of Boat Ramp Temporarily Closed for Repairs
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Portions of the City of Jacksonville’s Intracoastal Waterway Boat Ramp at 2501 Second Ave. in Jacksonville Beach will be closed for repairs beginning more...
February, 2008City Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for 9A/Baymeadows Regional Park
Tuesday, February 05, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. -
Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton was joined today by City Council Member Art Graham, former City Council Member Matt Carlucci and the Recreation and C more...
Woodland Acres Cleanup Aims to Restore Community Pride
Friday, February 01, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Council Member Bill Bishop, Council Member Clay Yarborough, community leaders, Shadco-E, L.A. more...
January, 2008Jacksonville Selected to Take Part in National Racial Equity Initiative
Thursday, January 31, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville has been selected by the Study Circles Resource Center to take part in Communities Creating Racial Equity, a national initiat more...
Nominations Sought for Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Awards
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville, in partnership with the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission, will accept nominations from Feb. 1- April 15, 2008, for the more...
City to Close Portion of East Bay Street For Bridge Renovation
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Jacksonville, Fla. - Beginning Jan. 21, the City of Jacksonville will close a portion of East Bay Street between Marsh and Lafayette streets to all vehicular and pedestria more...
November, 2007Sister Cities Program Adds Ningbo, China
Thursday, November 29, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville's Sister Cities Program, working with local city officials, will sign a friendship agreement with more...
Anti-Litter PSAs Win National Award
Friday, November 16, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville and the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission took second place in the annual 2007 Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Rogers Award more...
October, 2007Temporary Huguenot Memorial Park Closure
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Vehicular beach access will be limited at Huguenot Memorial Park through the end of the week due to recent severe erosion of the beach access roadway more...
September, 2007JFRD Launches Career Academy
Friday, September 21, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) Director Dan Kleman, FCCJ President Dr. Steven Wallace, Duval County School Board Me more...
"Keep Your Butts to Yourself" Campaign Launched
Monday, September 17, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. -
Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton was joined Friday by City Council Member Art Graham; the city’s Clean it Up, Green it Up Division; the Keep Jacksonvi more...
Investing for Your Future Class Targets Beginning Investors
Thursday, September 13, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Is now the time to invest? How do I know what to invest in? Should I purchase, stock, bonds, or mutual funds for my retirement? To help Jacksonvill more...
August, 2007Temporary Closure of Portion of Huguenot Memorial Park Beach Extended Trhough End of August
Thursday, August 16, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - In response to recommendations by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and pursuant to the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, the Departmen more...
JaxParks Extends Weekday Pool Openings
Monday, August 13, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Department of Parks, Recreation, Entertainment and Conservation will open the following swimming pools during the week of Monday, Aug. 13 through more...
City Offers Options to Help Residents Keep Cool During Summer Heat
Thursday, August 09, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - With temperatures rising, residents are urged to take precautions against the heat. The City of Jacksonville offers a number of activities for reside more...
City Hosts Free Two-Day Resource Fair for At-Risk Veterans
Thursday, August 02, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veteran Services Division will host a two-day Veterans Resource Fair at the Jacksonville Agricultural more...
Clanzel T. Brown "SNAG" Golf Course Grand Opening
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton and MG Orender, Immediate Past President of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America, today hosted a gran more...
July, 2007Temporary Closure of Portion of Huguenot Memorial Park Beach Extended through Mid-August
Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - In response to recommendations by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and pursuant to the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, the Departme more...
Services Directory for Senior Citizens Available
Saturday, July 28, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Duval County residents can now obtain a comprehensive directory designed to help senior citizens locate information about programs and services such a more...
City Lauches New Automatic Emergency Telephone Notification System
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Duval County Emergency Operations Center has implemented a new telephone emergency notification system that gives local officials the ability to d more...
City Expands Closed Area of Huguenot Memorial Park Beach to Further Protect Nesting Birds
Monday, July 23, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - In response to additional recommendations by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and pursuant to the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, th more...
Vehicles Prohibited in Portion of Huguenot Memorial Park to Protect Nesting Birds
Friday, July 20, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - In response to recommendations by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and pursuant to the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, the Department of Par more...
JaxParks Presents "Movies at Memorial"
Thursday, July 19, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville families are invited to enjoy a beautiful evening under the summer stars with JaxParks’ "Movies at Memorial." Residents are encouraged to more...
Huguenot Memorial Park-Goers Advised to Call Before Visiting July 4
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Huguenot Memorial Park visitors are advised to call before visiting the park on the Independence Day holiday to determine current conditions. Beach more...
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State Urges Businesses to Report Drought-Related Economic Losses
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Officials with the State of Florida’s Small Business Administration urge any business that has sustained economic damage related to 2007 drought condi more...
June, 2007City Partners with Surfing Group, Magazine in International Surf Day Beach Clean Up
Thursday, June 14, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville's Clean It Up!, Green It Up! Division will partner with the First Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation to observe Surfin more...
City Closes Small Section of Coastline Drive and Northbank Riverwalk
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville yesterday announced the closure of a small portion of Coastline Drive, just west of the Newnan Street intersection. Inspectio more...
Volunteers Needed for July 5 Beaches Cleanup
Monday, June 11, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville’s Clean It Up, Green It Up Division and the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol will coordinate the annual Beaches Cleanup on Thursday, more...
City Program Matches Small Businesses with Industry Leaders
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville’s Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) program has launched a mentorship initiative to partner program participants with indust more...
May, 2007Main Street Bridge Closed for Repair of Lights
Thursday, May 31, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Main Street Bridge will be closed between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3. The closure is required to perf more...
Yard Waste Collection Continues as Scheduled
Thursday, May 31, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville has closed the South Yard Waste Facility (mulch facility), 11600 Davis Creek Road E., until further notice due to a contained more...
Summer Lunch Program Kicks Off Next Week
Friday, May 25, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Jacksonville Children's Commission (JCC), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Florida Department of Education will partner to p more...
City Issues Air Quality Warning
Sunday, May 20, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - he City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Resource Management Department issued an air quality warning today, saying that high levels of ozone and parti more...
"JaxParks...Get Out There" Offers Fun for All
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation, Entertainment and Conservation will host the second annual JaxParks…Get Out There! festival more...
Duval County Continues Activation of Emergency Operations Center
Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Duval County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will continue to operate at a Level 3 activation and will monitor the extreme fire danger condition more...
Duval County Activates Emergency Operations Center
Sunday, May 06, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Effective at noon today, the Duval County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) began operating at Level 3 activation to monitor the extreme fire danger more...
April, 2007Norman Studios Renovation Plans Unveiled
Friday, April 20, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton was today joined by City Council Member Pat Lockett-Felder and Capt. Dick Norman, son of the late Richard E. Norman, fo more...
Building Inspections Division Relocates to Ed Ball Building
Friday, April 20, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Department of Public Works' Building Inspection Division is relocating its offices on Friday, April 20, to the Ed Ball Building at 214 N. Hogan St more...
Children's Commission Announces Summer Camp Program
Thursday, April 19, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Jacksonville Children's Commission (JCC) has officially launched its 2007 Summer Camp program by allocating grants to more than 60 percent of the more...
City Issues Air Quality Warning
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Resource Management Department issued an air quality warning today, saying that high levels of ozone and part more...
Children's Commission Seeks Applications for Summer Lunch Sites
Monday, April 16, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Jacksonville Children's Commission (JCC) is accepting applications from civic and faith-based organizations interested in serving summer lunches a more...
March, 200712th Annual St. Johns River Celebration a Success
Friday, March 30, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Totals show that the 12th Annual St. Johns River Celebration, a city-wide volunteer cleanup hosted by the City of Jacksonville on Saturday, March 17, more...
12th Annual St. Johns River Celebration a Success
Friday, March 23, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - Totals show that the 12th Annual St. Johns River Celebration, a city-wide volunteer cleanup hosted by the City of Jacksonville on Saturday, March 17, more...
Mayor's Parks Advisory Board Elects Chair
Thursday, March 08, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The newly-formed Mayor’s Parks Advisory Board held its first meeting Monday and announced that it has elected Ann Baker as its chair. more...
February, 2007Brewster Hospital Restoration Kicks Off with Celebration
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - City Council Members Glorious Johnson and Warren Jones today held a news conference along with members of the Brewster Hospital Alumni Community Nurse more...
Library Wants Public's Opinion
Thursday, February 22, 2007 Jacksonville, Fla. - The Jacksonville Public Library launched Counting Opinions, a new online customer survey on Feb. 20, 2007. Library customers are encouraged to make t more...
September, 2006Preservation Project Jacksonville Celebrates Newest Success
Wednesday, September 06, 2006 Jacksonville, Fla. - Mayor John Peyton and the City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation, Entertainment and Conservation will host a grand opening celebration f more...
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