New policy being proposed to support parents and families

Jacksonville’s Main Street Bridge will be closed from 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25 at 6 a.m. and again Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights (June 26, 27, 29, and 30) from 6:30 p.m. until 6 a.m. and Wednesday night, June 28 from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. The closures are part of improvements to the mechanical, electrical and structural systems.

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 26 – July 1) is an observation dedicated to educating the general public about the significance of mosquitoes in their daily lives and the important services provided by mosquito control workers throughout the United States.

Jacksonville Mosquito Control can trace its roots back to the 1950’s. When the City of Jacksonville and Duval County consolidated in 1968, the existing Mosquito Control districts were dissolved and the Jacksonville Mosquito Control Division was established. As citizens enjoy the summer season, the City of Jacksonville is encouraging them to stay safe and vigilant while enjoying outdoor activities throughout the summer months. The seasonable warm weather and related conditions often promote the presence of mosquitoes.

Jacksonville is home to 47 species of mosquitoes. While many species of mosquitoes are nothing more than a nuisance to citizens, several have the ability to carry mosquito-borne viruses including Zika, West Nile, Yellow Fever and more, infecting both humans and domesticated animals. The City of Jacksonville’s Mosquito Control Division is responsible for all mosquito control activities and efforts throughout the city.

The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will partner with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol for the annual July 5^th Beaches Cleanup following the Independence Day holiday.

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Jacksonville area added 22,700 new private-sector jobs in the last year. Jacksonville’s unemployment rate was 3.8 percent in May, down 0.6 percentage point from one year ago. Statewide, Florida businesses created 21,900 new jobs in May and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.3 percent, the lowest rate since August 2007. Since December 2010, Florida businesses have created 1,377,100 new private-sector jobs.

Attention current and future Veteran Business Owners. Join us at the FREE One Day Vetrepreneur Summit to learn:

• How to Start or Build a Small Business
• Small Business Contracting Opportunities
• Resources Available
• Financing Options

The City of Jacksonville encourages citizens to educate and protect themselves and their families from mosquito-borne diseases.

School’s out for students throughout the city, but nearly 350 kids are heading to work. As participants in the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program, boys and girls, ages 16-21, will be provided an opportunity to explore career pathways in a variety of professional industries including education, business, medicine, government, sports and more. From shadowing nurses at Baptist Health, to serving as Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Explorers, youth will gain hands-on experience and information that will aid them in developing their career choices. 

Ritz Theatre and Museum in partnership with Jacksonville Sister Cities presents: Through Our Eyes 2018, Celebrating 25 Years “Journey to South Africa: A Cultural Exchange”

Mayor identifies funding source for 24 additional Summer Camp sites

NOAA Predicts “Above Average” Atlantic Hurricane Season

In observance of Memorial Day, the following city government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, May 29.

Loved ones, veterans, service members and citizens will join together Monday to honor our fallen heroes at the City of Jacksonville’s annual Memorial Day observance. This year, four new names have been added to the almost 1700 on Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Wall that stands in honor of the service and sacrifice of U.S. Service Members who died while on active duty. The four servicemen, including Christopher Colafati, Zachary Debeau, Micki Nixon and Wade Wilkenson, will be recognized in a ceremony to include their families and keynote speakers, Mayor Lenny Curry and ADM William F. Moran, Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Free parking is available in Lot J (enter from Gator Bowl Boulevard on the stadium side) and Lot P (enter from Duval Street). Patriotic attire is suggested.

The National Cemetery Administration will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Jacksonville National Cemetery (4083 Lannie Rd. – 32218) as a show of patriotism and gratitude for the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States armed forces.