Over the next 6 weeks, we are getting critical upgrades done on our shelter's air conditioning system. That's great news—we'll be able to keep our furry friends (and two-legged employees) even cooler this summer! 

The Metropolitan Park Revitalization team is excited to announce a unique opportunity for community members to actively participate in the rejuvenation of Metropolitan Park. A public open house, during which citizens can come together, share ideas, and contribute to the future of one of our city's most cherished public spaces, on Wednesday, April 17, 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.

La alcaldesa de Jacksonville, Donna Deegan, anunció hoy que está comprometiendo $10 millones en su presupuesto propuesto para 2024-2025 para impulsar un innovador fondo de préstamos para viviendas asequibles, una asociación público-privada que en última instancia catalizaría $120 millones en nuevas unidades de viviendas multifamiliares en alquiler asequibles.

Public-private partnership addresses chronic funding shortfalls to increase supply of affordable multifamily rental housing units

Mayor Deegan’s River City Readers Challenge Continues to Engage Students

The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission (JHRC) today released full information concerning its annual Fair Housing Expo, which will take place at the Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10am until 4pm. The free event will feature workshops, panel discussions, and a keynote address from experts in the areas of fair and affordable housing.  Experts and leaders confirmed for the expo include Senator Tracie Davis, Representative Angie Nixon, Councilman Jimmy Peluso, and Leah Rothstein, who has for over two decades been a consultant to housing developers, financiers, and local governments on community development and affordable housing.

On November 2, Mayor Donna Deegan, City Councilman Michael Boylan, Dr. Sunil Joshi, Chief Health Officer for the City of Jacksonville, and Lynn Sherman, Executive Director of Health Programs for the City of Jacksonville,  launched Get Covered Jax!, a public education campaign to help Jacksonville residents without health insurance get covered.

Mayor Deegan released the following statement in response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a container ship.

Salaam. Shalom. Peace to All.