Thumbtack Releases Annual Small Business Friendliness Survey Ranking All 50 States and 57 Cities
 

The City of Jacksonville and its partners continue to offer a number of resources and tools to support the development and success of local small businesses.

As thousands of kids head back to school throughout Duval County, the City of Jacksonville Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is kicking off another year of afterschool activities for kids of all ages through the Club Rec and Teen Warehouse programs.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH- Duval) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Duval County.

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Governor Rick Scott announced that the Jacksonville area added 21,600 new private-sector jobs in the past year, creating the third-highest number of jobs among all Florida metro areas. Jacksonville’s unemployment rate was a low 3.7 percent in June, down 0.5 percentage point from one year ago. Statewide, Florida businesses created 16,900 new jobs in June bringing the total number of new private-sector jobs created in Florida to 1,554,800 since December 2010.

Citizens looking for a new furry companion are encouraged to stop by Animal Care and Protective Services’ (ACPS) adoption event, sponsored by PetSmart Charities, this weekend at PetSmart Regency (356 Monument Rd. - 32225).

“A week ago, as I sat on the south bank of the St. Johns, my family and I enjoyed the fireworks and celebrations with our downtown as a backdrop. As the fun of the evening faded and we returned home, I spent some time reflecting about our city and our nation. My grandfathers and my father came to mind as I thought of the many men, women and families who have sacrificed by serving in our military to defend our way of life.
 

It’s not only summertime, it’s summertime in Florida which could mean dangerously hot temperatures for everyone, including pets.

Independence Day is a holiday characterized by warm weather, barbecues and fireworks. For many people, it is a time to celebrate with family and friends — including the furry ones.