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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.
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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.

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.

City to Host Celebrate Reading Week

March 08, 2024
The City of Jacksonville will host an event for children ages 5-12 and their families at the Main Library on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in honor of “Celebrate Reading Week.”
Featured Events
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Mar

City Council Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health & Safety Committee

March 18, 2024 9:30 a.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
9:30 a.m.
18
Mar

JHA Human Resources Committee Meeting

March 18, 2024 2:00 PM
Location:
1300 North Broad Street
Jacksonville, Florida
2:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) Board of Commissioners will hold a Human Resources Committee Meeting in person on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at its administrative offices located at 1300 N. Broad Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The public is invited to attend this meeting and speak during the public forum.
 
18
Mar

Council Member Public Meeting | Regarding Special Committee on Homelessness & Affordable Housing

March 18, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall St James Building
117 West Duval Street
Council Chambers
12:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the notice is hereby amended for the Special Committee of the City Council on Homelessness and Affordable Housing. The notice has been amended to cancel the Tuesday, January 2, 2024 & Monday, January 8, 2024, meeting and add a new meeting date for January. The Special Committee of the City Council on Homelessness and Affordable Housing will meet at 117 West Duval Street, 1st Floor, City Hall - St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202, on the dates, times and locations noted below. The purpose of these meetings will be to address the questions/matters as noted in the President Salem October 20, 2023, Special Committee Charge Memorandum.

Date:                                                     Time:                                                               Room Location
Monday, November 20, 2023               12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                    Council Chamber
Monday, November 27, 2023               12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                    Council Chamber
Monday, December 4, 2023                  12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Tuesday, January 9, 2024                    9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.                                 Council Chamber
Monday, January 22, 2024                    12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Monday, February 5, 2024                    12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Tuesday, February 20, 2024                  12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Monday, March 4, 2024                        12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Monday, March 18, 2024                      12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Monday, April 1, 2024                          12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
 
18
Mar

Council Member Public Meeting | Regarding Special Committee on Homelessness & Affordable Housing

March 18, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall St James Building
117 West Duval Street
Council Chambers
12:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the notice is hereby amended for the Special Committee of the City Council on Homelessness and Affordable Housing. The notice has been amended to cancel the Tuesday, January 2, 2024 & Monday, January 8, 2024, meeting and add a new meeting date for January. The Special Committee of the City Council on Homelessness and Affordable Housing will meet at 117 West Duval Street, 1st Floor, City Hall - St. James Building, Jacksonville, FL 32202, on the dates, times and locations noted below. The purpose of these meetings will be to address the questions/matters as noted in the President Salem October 20, 2023, Special Committee Charge Memorandum.

Date:                                                     Time:                                                               Room Location
Monday, November 20, 2023               12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                    Council Chamber
Monday, November 27, 2023               12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                    Council Chamber
Monday, December 4, 2023                  12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Tuesday, January 9, 2024                    9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.                                 Council Chamber
Monday, January 22, 2024                    12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Monday, February 5, 2024                    12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Tuesday, February 20, 2024                  12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Monday, March 4, 2024                        12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Monday, March 18, 2024                      12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber
Monday, April 1, 2024                          12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                   Council Chamber