The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors to the 30th Annual World of Nations Celebration. This multicultural festival brings the world to Jacksonville to showcase the sights, sounds and tastes from nations around the globe.

Notice is hereby given that the Honorable Brenda Priestly Jackson, Chairperson, schedules a PUBLIC HEARING ON REDISTRICTING by the CITY COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE for Thursday, January 27, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Ed White High School auditorium, located at 1700 Old Middleburg Road in Jacksonville. All interested parties are invited to attend.
 
Information about the redistricting process can be found at the following web site:
https://www.coj.net/city-council/standing-committees/redistricting-special-committee
 
The proposed City Council 14 district maps can be found here: http://apps2.coj.net/City_Council_Public_Notices_Repository/2021_1027_DRAFT.pdf
 
The proposed City Council 5 at-large residence area maps can be found here:
http://apps2.coj.net/City_Council_Public_Notices_Repository/at_large_2020_vDRAFT2.pdf
 

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 17.
 
 

Sections at a time of the rail trail will be repaired beginning, Saturday, January 22nd.

Thank You Fur Being a Friend!

Help Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) reach 100 pet adoptions to celebrate what would have been Betty White’s 100^th birthday!

Future of Urban Branch Libraries to be Shared at Main Library January 20
 

The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 35^th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue. This year’s event will be free and open to the public via a virtual livestream.

On Tuesday, the City of Jacksonville announced additional funding for COVID-19 testing sites.

Students attending school in Jacksonville will have more transportation options starting Tuesday, thanks to a new partnership between Jacksonville Transportation Authority, the city and Duval County Public Schools. 

Local leaders went into details regarding the My Ride 2 School pilot program — which will provide free bus trips to middle and high school public, charter and private school students in Jacksonville — at a news conference hosted Monday morning. 

There are plenty of uniquely Jacksonville activities to keep you busy this holiday season, and we've collected a few of our favorites here.