Jacksonville is home to the nation’s second largest veterans memorial wall. Beginning Thursday, Jacksonville will temporarily be home to a replica of the nation’s largest memorial wall, the Vietnam War Memorial Wall located in Washington, D.C.

Established by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month is one of the largest literary celebrations in the nation, dedicated to celebrating poetry’s important place in our culture.

They say money can’t buy you love, and that’s a good thing because this April, pet adoptions are free! 

A year after its launch, Mayor Lenny Curry joined Sunil Joshi, M.D. (Co-Chair, 904 Mission One Million) to celebrate the first anniversary of 904 Mission One Million at a news conference to reveal the weight loss results achieved by Jacksonville citizens during the first year of the program, as well as share an exciting announcement as the program enters its second year.

Mayor Lenny Curry introduced pension reform legislation to the members of City Council at a workshop on Thursday, April 6, 2017.

Fair housing means that every person can live free in communities that are open and welcoming, free of discrimination and hostility.

The annual Robert Wood Johnson overall health outcomes results were recently released. While Jacksonville has seen some improvement, there is room for more as our city continues its Journey to ONE.

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Jacksonville has the opportunity to earn thousands for park improvements through the National Recreation and Park Association, and Walt Disney Company's "Meet Me at the Park" initiative.

Each April, the nation recognizes the lives lost to crime during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.