Today marks the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline, to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which, “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end, the Allies gained a foot-hold in Continental Europe. The cost in lives on D-Day was high. More than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded, but their sacrifice allowed more than 100,000 Soldiers to make their way across Europe to defeat Adolf Hitler’s troops.

The Duval County Free Summer Lunch Program began on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 12 local Jacksonville Public Library locations. ALL kids up to age 18 can get a FREE meal at participating locations until August 2, 2019.

The City of Jacksonville’s Procurement Division was recognized by the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. (FAPPO) with the 2019 Award of Excellence in Public Procurement. The City is one of 18 agencies to be recognized this year.

In observance of Memorial Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019.

Yesterday evening, Mayor Lenny Curry, Sam Mousa and Chief Kurtis Wilson joined JFRD firefighters at Fire & Rescue Station 1 for dinner. It was a evening of many thank you's - thanks to Mayor Lenny Curry for improvements to the station, thanks to Sam Mousa for his service and thanks to outgoing chief Kurtis Wilson who is retiring after 25 years at Jacksonville Fire and Rescue.

Commission encourages nominations for awards showcasing local beautification efforts
 

The City of Jacksonville, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office unveiled the new Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) in a ceremony today in downtown Jacksonville.

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival to take place over Memorial Day weekend

Award Recognizes Program’s Impact with local Small Businesses

Tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day! Make sure to wear a helmet, ride on the right side of the street with the flow of traffic, and obey the same rules as motor vehicles.

Operations Chief Keith Powers Appointed Interim Director/Fire Chief

Today, State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis was joined by Mayor Lenny Curry, members of the Florida Legislature, and members of the Jacksonville fire service community to announce the passage of legislation that provides cancer benefits to Florida’s firefighters. The legislation passed unanimously by the Florida Legislature this year and was officially signed into law by Governor DeSantis on Friday, May 3, 2019. 

Law enforcement agencies across the country, including members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO), play an essential role in promoting and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of American citizens, and there is a holiday to celebrate their service. 

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week surrounding as National Police Week. In tribute to the 62 fallen officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our city and the thousands of officers who currently protect and serve the citizens of Jacksonville, please join us in celebrating Police Appreciation Week, May 12-18, 2019 (view the proclamation here).

A little over two years ago, Mayor Lenny Curry created a team of experts and service providers and charged them to find solutions to end homelessness in Jacksonville.

Mayor Lenny Curry and the City of Jacksonville are looking to honor local survivors of the D-Day/Normandy invasions at this year’s annual City of Jacksonville Memorial Day ceremony. (The 75th anniversary of the invasion is just days after Memorial Day 2019.)