City of Jacksonville

The Florida Semiconductor Institute – One of Seven National Research Sites – Will be Part of the Jacksonville Campus
 

On December 10th, Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), Downtown Jacksonville’s non-profit Business Improvement District (BID) announced the tenth annual #DTJax Award Winners. Launched in 2015, the #DTJax Awards recognize community leaders, organizations, businesses and entrepreneurs who work to create a vibrant 24-hour, pedestrian-friendly Downtown. Award winners are not only excellent advocates for Downtown, but have also shown their dedication by supporting economic revitalization efforts, creating jobs, operating beloved amenities and maintaining a clean and safe #DTJax. 

The City of Jacksonville, Office of Sports & Entertainment, in collaboration with U.S. Naval Station Mayport and the city of Jacksonville Beach, is thrilled to announce the return of the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, 2025. The event will take place along the breathtaking coastline of Jacksonville Beach.
 

Be part of shaping the future! Join the conversation at the Jacksonville Main Library on Wednesday, December 18th, to explore and discuss the exciting updates to the design of the Revitalization of Metropolitan Park.

The City of Jacksonville (COJ) Extreme Cold Task Force has convened and finalized its 2024 Warming Center Contingency Plan. The purpose of this plan is to support warming center operations for residents and visitors to seek relief during extreme cold conditions.
 

The Military Affairs and Veterans Department, in partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville and the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida, will host the 8^th Annual Vetrepreneur (a current or future veteran entrepreneur and/or small business owner) Summit on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Mayor Deegan to light the City’s Christmas Tree

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

Jacksonville was recently ranked fifth for U.S. cities with the most “brain gain” by USA Today. Cities with brain gain are those that are successfully attracting and retaining college-educated individuals. Communities with a net loss of college graduates experience “brain drain.”

The City of Jacksonville is set to light up the St. Johns River once again with the annual Jacksonville Light Boat Parade on November 30, 2024. A fleet of decorated boats, ranging from small vessels to grand yachts, will take to the water at 6:30 p.m., followed by an awe-inspiring fireworks finale that includes the beloved "waterfalls" effect off both the Main Street and Acosta Bridges. This year, we’re adding even more excitement with new activities along the Southbank, including activations at Friendship Fountain.