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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.
Prepare for emergencies with helpful resources from the Emergency Preparedness Division.

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 Finance Committee

March 19, 2024 9:30 a.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
9:30 a.m.

 
19
Mar

Mayor’s Hispanic American Advisory Board

March 19, 2024 12:00 AM -2:00PM
Location: 12:00 AM -2:00PM
NOTICE is hereby given that the Mayor’s Hispanic American Advisory Board meeting for March 19, 2024 will be held at 12:00 AM -2:00PM in 2ndrd Floor, Conference Room C, City Hall, St. James Building, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
 
19
Mar

Downtown Development Review Board - CANCELLED

March 19, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: 2:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the City of Jacksonville Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) will meet on March 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Hybrid Virtual/In-Person meeting. The meeting noticed herein can be accessed virtually through the Zoom.US computer application or in-person at the Lynwood Roberts Room at City Hall, St. James Building. The purpose of this meeting is for the DDRB to consider and take action on the items shown on the DDRB agenda, which can be found at the following location: https://dia.coj.net/Meetings/DDRB-Meetings.
 
19
Mar

City Council Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

March 19, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
2:00 p.m.