Visit the Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC) website for more information.

With a focus on addressing blight and poor neighborhood conditions, the City of Jacksonville offers citizens opportunities and events that encourage appropriate disposal of waste and other debris throughout Jacksonville. One of these many efforts is through the Solid Waste Division, which hosts household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) mobile collection events throughout the year.

Did you know Hanna Park used to be called Manhattan Beach and was Florida’s first beach community for African Americans?

In a demonstration of continuous support for the New Town community and the Edward Waters College (EWC) Community Revitalization Project, Mayor Curry will help break ground at the site of EWC’s future stadium.

The City’s Neighborhoods Department is encouraging neighborhood organizations to apply for its inaugural Neighborhood Awards, which will highlight community groups that have excelled in improving Jacksonville for its citizens.

Help adoptable pets at Animal Care and Protective Services feel the love by sending the gift of comfort.

Celebrate African American Culture in Hemming Park
 

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors to the Ford on Bay located at 288 East Bay St. Jacksonville, Florida 32202 to visit the annual World of Nations Celebration. The celebration is a cultural destination that provides wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes from a diverse array of nations.