Standard and Poor’s Rating Services has upgraded the rating on the City of Jacksonville’s sales tax revenue bonds to an “A+.” Up from an “A” the City earned the previous year, bond ratings are an indicator of credit quality and strength of the underlying revenue stream. An improved rating leads to lower borrowing costs for the City on future debt issues. 

Mayor Joins City and Community Leaders for Blight Demolition

A successful city is characterized by its robust and vibrant neighborhoods - neighborhoods where citizens feel safe, have access to quality infrastructure, are supported by a thriving economy, and take pride in their surroundings. A Jacksonville neighborhood, once ridden with crime, experienced a “groundbreaking” effort unlike any other.

Governor Rick Scott and Mayor Lenny Curry joined Macquarie Group to celebrate the opening of their global financial services center in Jacksonville that will create more than 120 new jobs over the next two years. The company chose Florida to locate their global financial services center over nearly 20 other locations in the US and around the world. Macquarie first announced its expansion in Florida in July 2015 and has already added 65 employees. 

Governor Rick Scott and Mayor Lenny Curry joined Macquarie Group to celebrate the opening of their global financial services center in Jacksonville that will create more than 120 new jobs over the next two years. The company chose Florida to locate their global financial services center over nearly 20 other locations in the US and around the world. Macquarie first announced its expansion in Florida in July 2015 and has already added 65 employees. 

Local entrepreneur and Northside resident Felicia Wright shares her love of Jacksonville’s small town feel to raise her family and grow her business in this week’s edition of My One Thing.
 

After services on Sunday, Feb. 21, Mayor Lenny Curry joined the Clara White Mission and the Duval County IFAS Extension Office for the city’s first Farm to Faith Produce Sale at The Bethel Church.

Although the St. Johns River Ferry Commission anticipated the ferry to return to normal service in mid to late February, additional unanticipated repairs have delayed the return to service date.  Following completion of the overhaul, the ferry will undergo several days of sea trials (before returning to normal service)  to ensure that all systems are operating properly.  At present, the return to service date has been TENTATIVELY scheduled for March 9, 2016.

The City of Jacksonville is closely tracking the Zika Virus along with the Florida Department of Health – Duval (DOH). For additional information, visit the Florida Department of Health or the Centers for Disease Control. 

The City's Mosquito Control Division is working with the DOH and other agencies to reduce the spread of mosquito borne diseases.  

In the latest My One Thing video, Springfield resident Lauren Cephus shares her love of Jacksonville’s cultural diversity. She recently moved to Jacksonville from up north and enjoys the friendly reception she received from her new neighbors.

Mayor Lenny Curry faced off against Sheriff Mike Williams on Saturday, Feb. 13, in a charity basketball game to benefit the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville (PAL) and their programs for Jacksonville youth. Team Mayor brought home the win, and the coveted gold basketball trophy, with a score of 78 to 69.