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Mayor Deegan to Visit Brentwood Library as Friends Group Gives Away 600 Backpacks
Farm Share Giveaway, Backpack Giveaway and Spelling Bee at Friends of Brentwood Library10th Annual Back-2-School Bash
4th Annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5K-10K Run-Walk-Ride September 30th To Benefit Groundwork Jacksonville
The 4th Annual VyStar Emerald 5K/10K presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports is headed to the Northbank Riverwalk downtown on September 30, 2023. The 5K and 10K Run/Walk begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K/10K ride follows at 9 a.m. JTC running covers all race costs so that 100% of proceeds benefit Groundwork Jacksonville, the City’s nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail, and restoring McCoys Creek and Hogans Creek.
Mayor Deegan Makes Seven Appointments
Administration Takes Major Steps to Increase Diversity
City's Parks Department Requests Community Feedback on James Weldon Johnson Redesign & Jacksonville Parks Master Plan Projects
The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, invites the public to an open house for feedback on both the redesign of James Weldon Johnson Park and the Parks Master Plan.
Excessive Heat Warning Issued, Cooling Centers Open Today
National Weather Service Jacksonville has forecast dangerously hot temperatures and issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Duval County. Heat Indices, or ‘feels like” temperatures of 113°+ are forecast through Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Due to these dangerous temperatures, the City of Jacksonville Cooling Centers will be open from 12PM to 6PM.
Mayor Deegan Makes Appointments to the Kids Hope Alliance Board
Mayor Donna Deegan announced today that she is appointing five community leaders to serve on the Kids Hope Alliance Board of Directors. The appointees are:
The Excessive Heat Task Force unveils new plan to respond to extreme heat in the community.
The Excessive Heat Task Force, led by Mayor Deegan, Chief Health Officer Dr. Sunil Joshi, city agencies, and Community partners, has developed a plan to respond in the event of extreme heat in Jacksonville.
Animal Care and Protective Services is at Critical Capacity
Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) urgently needs dog adopters and fosters. The shelter is at critical capacity.
Mayor Deegan Presents 2023-2024 Budget to City Council
Today, Mayor Donna Deegan presented her proposed 2023-2024 City of Jacksonville budget at a special meeting of the Jacksonville City Council. Pending City Council approval, the budget will take effect Oct. 1
Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Vendor Spotlight
Meet Gene Carter, owner of GEC Trucking & Construction, Inc.! Please read about his business and experience in the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program (JSEB).