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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.
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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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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.
Riverfront Plaza Updates
Riverfront Plaza Updates
Construction at Riverfront Plaza
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April 10, 2024
Facilitated Community Stakeholder Meeting:Downtown Jacksonville Public Projects

Join us for JaxReady Fest - May 10-11, 2024

May 10, 2024
The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division is thrilled to announce the inaugural JaxReady Fest, an interactive preparedness experience aimed at empowering residents with the knowledge and resources to stay safe and resilient in the face of all hazards that threaten our community.
 

City and Jaguars to Hold Community Huddles

May 09, 2024
The City of Jacksonville, together with the Jacksonville Jaguars, will host five Stadium of the Future Community Huddles, so that citizens can learn more – and ask questions – about the proposed stadium deal.
 

Jacksonville's 4th annual Emancipation Celebration Returns to James Weldon Johnson Park in 2024

May 06, 2024
Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, The Ritz Theater & Museum and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the fourth annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration taking place in James Weldon Johnson Park. The festival will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in an effort to educate the community about the historical significance of Florida’s observed Emancipation Day.  Cities like Jacksonville in the State of Florida are acknowledging this special day of freedom.
Featured Events
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May

Three Rivers Ask a Lawyer

May 14, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:

City Hall Miltiary Affairs & Veterans  Department
117 W. Duval Street, #175
Jacksonville, FL  32202

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. has partnered with the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs & Veterans Department to host a series of Ask-A-Lawyer events for Veterans.
14
May

DIA Nominating Committee Meeting

May 14, 2024 10:00 A.M.
Location: 10:00 A.M.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Nominating Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. This will be an In-Person meeting. The meeting noticed herein can be accessed in-person in the Don Davis Room in the St. James Building. The purpose of this meeting is for the DIA to consider and take action on items on the Nominating Committee agenda which can be found at the following location: https://dia.coj.net/Meetings/DIA-Meetings.
 
14
May

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration

May 14, 2024
Location:

Main Library
Jacksonville, FL 32202

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For inquiries contact: maaab@coj.net or 904-255-3321

*More details to follow*

14
May

Grants and Contract Compliance Division Meeting

May 14, 2024 10:00 AM
Location: 10:00 AM
Notice is hereby given that the Grants and Contract Compliance Division will meet in a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting on May 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM and May 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM. This meeting is offered in-person at the Ed Ball Building 8th Floor Main Conference Room (851), 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 and virtually through the Zoom video and audio application.  The public is invited to attend this meeting in-person or via the Zoom video and audio application.  Members of the Public Service Grant Council and Jacksonville City Council Member are invited to attend.