Commission encourages nominations for awards showcasing local beautification efforts

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission (KJB) is requesting nominations for its Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Awards

Kick off the new year with Friends of Hemming Park

Friends of Hemming Park is proud to host events in Hemming Park located at 135 W. Monroe Street in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. All activities listed below are free and open to the public.

On January 6, 2020 waste collection schedules will be changing throughout the City of Jacksonville. These changes will effect residents serviced by ADS and SWS/Republic. Residents in the WastePro collection service area experienced a similar schedule shift on November 4, 2019. These changes do not affect apartment complexes, commercial businesses, multi-family housing communities, or other places that do not utilize residential waste collection services.

In observance of the New Year’s Day holiday, City government offices and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors Downtown to ring in the New Year with fireworks over the St. Johns River. The fireworks will begin at midnight, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020.
 

In observance of Christmas, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25.

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, 300 Water St., Suite 201, Jacksonville, FL 32202, is now accepting applications to the 2019-2020 Cultural Service PROGRAM Grant. 

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety, each year in the United States, an estimated 80 to 100 firefighters and emergency personnel lose their lives in the line of duty. 

Animal Care & Protective Services is partnering with Jacksonville Humane Society to host a FREE* pet adoption event at the Regency Square Mall on December 14, 2019.

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.
 

This Wednesday - December 4, 2019 - downtown will become the destination for holiday fun during December’s Art Walk. Attendees can celebrate the season by caroling with the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, visiting the North Pole Snow Zone, making holiday cards at the Main Library and much more. The entertainment starts at 5 p.m. along Laura Street.
 

Celebrate the holiday season with Friends of Hemming Park

Friends of Hemming Park is proud to host events in Hemming Park located at 135 W. Monroe Street in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. All activities listed below are free and open to the public.

In observance of Thanksgiving, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.
 

Beginning Saturday morning, November 23, 2019, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will begin providing fire and emergency services to the Jacksonville Beach area.

The Firm will provide advice and counsel regarding the following areas of law with respect to Council's oversight review of JEA, specifically all of the strategic options.*