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Friendship Fountain, located within St. Johns River Park on the Southbank, boasts a rich history dating back to its development in 1965. Originally championed by Commissioner Dallas L. Thomas, and designed by architect Taylor Hardwick, the fountain's unique concentric design and grandeur have made it an iconic landmark.
Prepare for emergencies with helpful resources from the Emergency Preparedness Division.

JaxReady provides access to current threat levels, weather reports, and wildfire updates, as well as up-to-the-minute news feeds for emergency preparedness and evacuation. Visit JaxReady.com today for valuable information and tools that will help you and your family prepare for an emergency.

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When you sign up for waste collection reminders, you'll receive an email, Twitter, or phone reminder before your garbage and recycling gets picked up so that you never forget or have to wonder which carts are being collected.

Riverfront Plaza is an open green space on the bank of the St. Johns River in the heart of Downtown. This space is managed by Jax Parks, the City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation branch.
Representation throughout the community of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville City Council is composed of nineteen members who are elected for a four-year term and serve as part-time legislators. In May of each year, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve one-year terms beginning the first of July. The nineteen members are not all elected in the same manner; some are elected from districts, and others are elected at large.

Statement on Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse

March 26, 2024
Mayor Deegan released the following statement in response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a container ship.

Mayor’s Speech at Interfaith Ramadan

March 15, 2024
Salaam. Shalom. Peace to All.

$147 Million-Dollar Federal Grant Awarded to the Emerald Trail

March 13, 2024
The City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), and Groundwork Jacksonville (Groundwork) were awarded a federal grant of $147 million to design and construct five segments of the Emerald Trail. This represents the largest one-time federal grant the City of Jacksonville has ever received.
Featured Events
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Mar

APEX Accelerator at UNF Kickoff Event

March 28, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Herbert University Center (University of North Florida)
12000 Alumni Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us in kicking off the rebrand of the Florida PTAC program to the Florida APEX Accelerator! We've invited all of our government contracting friends to help us celebrate the new look.
28
Mar

KingSoutel Crossing CRA Advisory Board Meeting

March 28, 2024 3:30 P.M.
Location:
City Hall
Second Level, Room 2C
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
3:30 P.M.
NOTICE is hereby given that the KingSoutel Crossing Advisory Board will hold a Hybrid Virtual and In-Person meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.  The meeting noticed herein is offered virtually through the Zoom.US- computer application and In-Person at 117 West Duval Street, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 2C, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

Please note that this is a CRA Advisory Board meeting.  While Council Members are welcome, their attendance is NOT required.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Please contact Karen Nasrallah, Redevelopment Manager, Office of Economic Development at (904) 255-5449, for additional information or questions

28
Mar

Food Farmacy

March 28, 2024 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
390 Mayport Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This event occurs the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.  For Active Duty Military Families with Military ID.
28
Mar

KingSoutel Crossing Advisory Board Meeting

March 28, 2024 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE is hereby given that the KingSoutel Crossing Advisory Board will hold a Hybrid Virtual and In-Person meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.  The meeting noticed herein is offered virtually through the Zoom.US- computer application and In-Person at 117 West Duval Street, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 2C, Jacksonville, FL 32202.