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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RELEASES COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIP REMINDERS
Freeze Warning & Frost Advisory in Effect, Warming Center Open for Fourth Night in a Row
CITY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AND NEW LEADERSHIP IN JFRD’S FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
Chief Kevin Jones, who serves as Jacksonville’s Fire Marshall and leads the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Fire Prevention Division, is retiring after more than 30 years with the department. His last day with JFRD is Friday, January 3, 2025.
FREEZE WARNING AND COLD WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED, COJ WARMING CENTER OPENING TONIGHT (JANUARY 6, 2025)
The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures, with wind chills, or “feels like” temperatures in the 20s for this evening. A Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are in effect for Duval County tonight through tomorrow morning.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE HOSTS THE 38th ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BREAKFAST PRESENTED BY FLORIDA BLUE
The City of Jacksonville, along with its partners, the Jacksonville Branch NAACP, the Jacksonville Urban League, and the JAX Chamber, invite the community to the 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue on Friday, January 17, at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. Breakfast begins at 7 a.m., followed by the program at 8 a.m., led by hosts Dawn Lopez from Action News Jax and Anthony Austin from First Coast News. The theme of this year’s event is “Audacious Faith in the Future,” which is a phrase from Dr. King’s 1964 Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech.
CITY OFFICES AND FACILITIES CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY
In observance of New Year’s Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
CITY OFFICES AND FACILITIES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
In observance of Christmas, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024,
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE DEBUTS NEW “HOLOGRAM” MESSAGE FROM MAYOR DEEGAN AT JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
3D Welcoming Message from the Mayor Greets Holiday Travelers
Close to 30 COJ Employees Receive their Lean Initiative Green Belt Certifications
Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville hosted a ceremony to recognize 28 City employees for becoming certified as Lean Initiative Green Belts.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SELECTS LAVILLA SITE AS LOCATION FOR GRADUATE CAMPUS IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE
The Florida Semiconductor Institute – One of Seven National Research Sites – Will be Part of the Jacksonville Campus
Friendship Fountain Won DTJax Award for Project of the Year 2024
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.