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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.”

City to Host a Series of Facilitated Community Engagements on Downtown Jacksonville Public Projects

March 06, 2024
The City of Jacksonville will host the first of a series of facilitated community engagements on Downtown Jacksonville public projects. The initial meeting on March 6, 2024 will provide an opportunity for citizens to learn about public projects within the boundaries of Downtown Jacksonville. Immediately following the presentation, attendees are encouraged to ask questions and provide comment.

City of Jacksonville Wins $845,350 Energy Efficiency Grant From the U.S. Department of Energy

March 06, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the City of Jacksonville an $845,350 grant from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. This EECBG program grant, which is funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that passed in 2021, will support efforts to conduct energy audits and weatherization repairs that lower energy bills for up to 110 low-income residents in partnership with JEA and community-based organizations. The City of Jacksonville and JEA partnered on this grant application after a successful 15-home pilot project.
 

The Third Annual 7 Creeks Fest is March 9 to celebrate the 7 Creeks Recreation Area

February 28, 2024
The 7 Creeks Partners are hosting the third annual 7 Creeks Fest on March 9, 2024, at the 7 Creeks Recreation Area in north Jacksonville. This free, family-friendly event is a chance for everyone to celebrate and explore the 7 Creeks Recreation Area which is made up of city, state, national and nonprofit wilderness preserves. The 7 Creeks Fest will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. and includes plenty of activities for all ages. Betz-Tiger Point Preserve at 13990 Pumpkin Hill Rd. is the welcome hub where guests can get the program schedule, visit a host of environmental exhibitors, and enjoy music from a variety of performers including Nan Nkama Pan-African Drum and Dance Ensemble, fiddler Anna Strickland, Americana folk artist Rambler Kane, and singer-songwriter Shifty Gears. A free shuttle will take visitors between the hub and most of the trailheads and parks where activities are planned.

City of Jacksonville to Host 32nd Annual World of Nations Celebration

February 23, 2024
The City of Jacksonville is thrilled to host the 32nd Annual World of Nations Celebration, a vibrant multicultural festival that brings the world's diverse cultures to our doorstep.

Mayor Deegan’s River City Readers Literacy Initiative Exceeds Expectations - Additional Events Scheduled

February 16, 2024
Mayor Donna Deegan launched River City Readers, her citywide reading challenge for school-age children, with a kick-off event at the Main Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library late last month.
 

City Offices and Facilities Closed for Presidents Day

February 16, 2024
In observance of Presidents Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024.

R. Brett James, LLA, AICP, Appointed Director of Planning and Development

February 05, 2024

Mayor Donna Deegan has appointed R. Brett James to serve as Director of Planning and Development for the City of Jacksonville, effective Monday, February 5, 2024.

Art in the Park Returns for Its 4th Annual Chalk Drawing Competition on March 30th

January 30, 2024
Art in the Park, Northeast Florida’s only Chalk Drawing competition, returns for a fourth year to Jacksonville. This event is presented by YaYa Productions, Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park, and made possible through a generous grant from the PNC Foundation. Over the years, several illustrious artists joined the competition including Christopher Clark, Elena Ohlander, Roosevelt Watson III, Adrian Rhodes, Grace Bio, Marcus Williams, Jenn Veal, Maiye Elaine, and Tatiana Kitchen. Several talented students from Duval County Public Schools have also competed and produced amazing chalk art. This year’s artist line up will be announced in early March.

Mayor Deegan to Launch River City Readers Literacy Initiative on January 27th

January 24, 2024
Mayor Donna Deegan will launch River City Readers, her citywide reading challenge for school-age children, on Saturday, January 27, 2024 with a kickoff event at the main library downtown.
 

Selective Outrage on Confederate Monument Removal

January 23, 2024

CITY COUNCIL SILENT ON PAST PROCUREMENT TECHNICALITIES AND LEGAL MEMOS UNTIL IT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF A CONFEDERATE MONUMENT

COJ Warming Center Open Tonight - Saturday, January 20

January 20, 2024

FREEZE/HARD FREEZE WARNING AND WIND CHILL ADVISORY ISSUED, COJ WARMING CENTER OPENING SATURDAY NIGHT

Thomas B. Waters Appointed Director of Neighborhoods

January 18, 2024
Mayor Donna Deegan has appointed Thomas B. Waters to serve as Director of Neighborhoods for the City of Jacksonville, effective Monday, January 22, 2024.
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