The Transportation Planning Division of the Planning and Development Department has launched the On-Street Bikeways and Shared-Use Paths (Trails) Network Tool, an interactive webmap allowing the public to identify the most direct and comfortable facilities to travel by bicycle (or by foot along shared-use paths or “trails”) to reach schools, employment centers, retail areas, and other essential destinations throughout Jacksonville.

The City of Jacksonville Ethics Commission is currently accepting applications for a vacancy on the Ethics Commission.
 

On Thursday, Mayor Lenny Curry launched the Jacksonville Community Land Trust (JCLT). The community land trust will help neighborhoods resist gentrification, provide community members with a meaningful voice in development and enable low and moderate-income households to build generational wealth.

The Parks and Recreation Department's Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail project is complete. 

Independence Day is a holiday characterized by warm weather, barbecues and fireworks. For many people, it is a time to celebrate with family and friends – including the furry ones. But the holiday can also be dangerous and frightening for pets, especially the fireworks. Loud firework displays may cause pets to become frightened or disoriented, sometimes leading them to panic and even escape their yards and homes. This can result in a surge in the number of animals picked up or brought in to shelters by residents who find them.

Independence Day is a time to celebrate with family and friends. It is also a holiday weekend characterized by summer heat! The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is excited to offer ways in every part of town to cool off this holiday weekend.

In observance of the Fourth of July, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022.

The City of Jacksonville and Bethune-Cookman University announced today that Bethune-Cookman University’s 2022 home football game vs Jackson State University on Saturday, October 15 is moving from Daytona Stadium to TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville as the Wildcats welcome Deion Sanders and the Tigers of Jackson State University.

JACKSONVILLE, FL. - Public hearing for bill 2022-464 regarding the reestablishment of Adult Arcade Amusement Center will NOT be held at the upcoming city council meeting on 6/28/22.

Due to the changes to the Zoning Code, there are additional public hearings required by state law. This bill is also sent to Planning Commission and then to LUZ so the timing of the hearings are different than a regular non-LUZ bill. The Council public hearings on this item are July 26 and August 9.

 
This is your opportunity to have your voice heard on this issue.

Garrett L. Dennis