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Community Invited to Hear Updates on Jax Journey Initiative

May 24, 2017
Jax Journey is an initiative focused on creating safer communities by supporting programs that enhance crime prevention and intervention efforts.

Jacksonville Area Added 19,000 New Jobs Over the Year

May 19, 2017
Governor Rick Scott announced today that Jacksonville area businesses added 19,000 new private-sector jobs over the year in April. Jacksonville’s unemployment rate was 3.8 percent in April, down 0.6 percentage point from one year ago. Statewide, Florida businesses created 15,000 new jobs in April and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 percent, the lowest since November 2007. Since December 2010, Florida businesses have created 1,355,700 new private-sector jobs.

Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Mobile Collection Event

May 19, 2017
With a focus on eliminating blight in our neighborhoods, the City of Jacksonville offers citizens opportunities and events that encourage appropriate disposal of waste and other debris throughout Jacksonville. One of these many efforts is through the Solid Waste Division, which is hosting a household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) mobile collection event Saturday, May 20.

Mustangs and Free Family Fun Day at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center

May 18, 2017
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is pleased to offer the local community a day packed full of free activities and exhibitions on Saturday, May 20. Nearly everything will be totally free, and there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Head to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center to meet real wild mustangs, watch horses perform exciting feats, jump in a bounce house, get face painting and balloon animals, see a vintage mustang car show, go for pony rides, meet animals in the petting zoo, swim in an Olympic-sized pool, win prizes, and more.

Legal and Career Counseling Offered to Local Veterans

May 17, 2017
The City of Jacksonville's MIlitary Affairs and Veterans Department is hosting legal and career counseling sessions for local veterans on Thursday, May 18 at City Hall, 117 W. Duval St.

Thousands Expected At Annual Senior Expo

May 16, 2017
The Senior Services Division is hosting its 21st annual Senior Expo on May 17 – 18 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street. An estimated 4,000 seniors, their families and caregivers are expected to attend.

City of Jacksonville Announces the Full Lineup and Schedule of Events for the 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival

May 12, 2017
The City of Jacksonville is excited to release the full entertainment lineup and schedule for the 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. The free annual festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 25 – 28, in the core of Downtown Jacksonville.
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Citizens Reminded of Year-Round Burn Ban for Duval County

May 11, 2017
Ban has been expanded, restricting bonfires, Mayor and Fire Chief Announce.

Go Car-Free During National Bike Month in May

May 11, 2017
May is National Bike Month, and during the week of May 15 – 19 the Jacksonville Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is encouraging you to go car-free— for just one day, or all week. 

Local Historic Preservation Projects to be Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony

May 10, 2017
In celebration of National Preservation Month, the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission will recognize twelve (12) projects and services at its annual awards ceremony for outstanding efforts to promote historic preservation in the Jacksonville area. 

City Wins Pension Referendum Lawsuit

May 05, 2017
This afternoon, the City of Jacksonville was granted its Motion for Summary Judgment on all seven counts in a lawsuit filed challenging the City’s pension referendum. Following a May 2 hearing, the Circuit Court judge issued the order in the City’s favor, while denying all counts from Plaintiffs Andrews, Benham, Gray, Price, and Wilcox. 

City of Jacksonville Launches Small Business Help Sessions

May 01, 2017
One-on-One Support to be Offered to New Small Business Owners

Downtown Jacksonville is Wired

April 28, 2017
City, DIA Launch Free Public Wi-Fi Network
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4th Annual Tire & Sign Buyback

April 27, 2017

Show your neighborhood and city pride by helping FIGHT BLIGHT in Jacksonville! Duval County residents (proof of residency is required)can receive a cash REWARD for their efforts to help clean up and dispose of old tires and “snipe” signs found throughout the city. Earn $2 per tire up to 10 tires and 50 cents per sign up to 40 signs, with a maximum payout of $40, or $20 maximum per item.

Pension Reform Journey Ends With Historic Win For Jacksonville

April 25, 2017
City Council Passes Pension Reform Plan Solving Debt Crisis Once and for All
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