The City of Jacksonville announces additional COVID-19 testing sites to address increase testing capacity across the region. The proposed legislation would use $4 million of federal relief funds to combat the local surge of the COVID-19 Delta variant. Agape Family Health and Telescope Health, which have previously managed testing sites for the City of Jacksonville, would operate the three facilities. 

With the new school year for Duval County, the City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is providing fun, safe spaces for students to go when classes are done. Two free programs, Club Rec (ages 6-12, K-5^th grade) and Teen Warehouse (ages 13-18, 6^th – 12^th grade), are hosted at community centers throughout the city from 2:30 – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday, and offers attendees the opportunity to receive homework assistance and enjoy group activities.

If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the movie…and the popcorn.

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) and Jacksonville Humane Society are hosting a free adoption weekend, sponsored by PetSmart Charities. Citizens looking for a new furry companion are encouraged to visit one of four locations between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

After a seven-month process, a tremendous amount of public engagement and three outstanding designs, the Perkins&Will design team was named winner of the Riverfront Plaza (FKA The Landing) Design Competition. The City of Jacksonville (COJ) Professional Services Evaluation Committee (PSEC) announced the winner today during its Special PSEC meeting. Perkins&Will scored the highest among the final three teams, followed closely by Agency Landscape + Planning and OLIN, respectfully. Contract negotiation for final design will begin immediately with the park slated to begin construction in about one year.

With a focus on addressing blight, the City of Jacksonville offers citizens opportunities and events that promote appropriate disposal of waste and other debris.

The City of Jacksonville was awarded a $3,295,342 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) to advance health literacy among vulnerable communities and underserved populations.

The City of Jacksonville invites residents to participate in the development of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan).