Mayor Lenny Curry and city officials have briefed the media on the latest with the local case of COVID-19.

 

As announced by Mayor Lenny Curry earlier today and due to the health concerns of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), all City of Jacksonville Parks, including Hemming Park will be closed until further notice.  All activities within Hemming Park, including food trucks, live music, Kid Zone activities and festivals will be suspended until the City deems it safe for the public to return. Please watch our social media carefully by for any future changes or updates. 

Come out to the new Amphitheater at Lonnie Miller Regional Park for the Sunday Music Series!

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Following a discussion at the City Council meeting, Bill 2020-0117 passed unanimously.
 
This bill increases the amount of homestead exemption for low income persons 65 and over from $25,000 to $50,000. The Property Appraiser’s Office estimates that the additional $25,000 exemption would apply to 2,476 senior-owned properties.
 

While Duval County residents are preparing to set their clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Quality Division is reminding them to set lawn and landscape irrigation schedules to no more than two days per week. Designed to conserve Jacksonville’s water supply and reduce the amount of nutrients flowing into the St. Johns River, Chapter 366 of the City’s Ordinance Code limits watering to two days a week during Daylight Saving Time.

JaxParks is bringing residents together for good music and good eats with its new initiative, the Sunday Music Series, a free three-part event featuring local music artists and food trucks.

Spots are available for JaxParks’ free Spring Break camps. From March 9-13, participants will enjoy a full day (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) of activities including fitness, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Parents and guardians may contact the following sites to register children or for more information:

25th Annual St. Johns River Cleanup is Saturday, March 21st from 8 am - NOON.

The City’s Neighborhoods Department is encouraging neighborhood organizations to apply for its inaugural Neighborhood Awards, which will highlight community groups that have excelled in improving Jacksonville for its citizens. The deadline to apply is March 6; visit coj.net/NeighborhoodAwards to download the application packet.

Important information regarding canine pneumovirus.