Today, Governor Rick Scott announced The KLS Martin Group, a global leader in innovative surgical technology, is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Jacksonville. KLS Martin Manufacturing will create at least 25 new jobs and invest more than $5 million in the local community. The KLS Martin Group currently employs more than 150 Floridians. 

Mayor Lenny Curry addressed a special session of the Jacksonville City Council to present his proposed 2016-2017 city budget. The $1 billion budget which does not raise taxes, increases funding to support public safety, and reflects the constraints placed on the City due to increasing pension costs. 

Yesterday, Mayor Lenny Curry joined Sheriff Mike Williams to release five months of data that shows the 24,000 hours of police overtime since late January has resulted in a decline of non-domestic shootings by nearly 40 percent. 

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), a division of Daimler AG, will be relocating an engineering services division from New Jersey to Jacksonville. The company is adding the engineering services division to its Quality Evaluation Center (QEC) in Jacksonville. The 50 jobs will be a mix of employees relocating to Northeast Florida and new hires from the local market. Mercedes-Benz currently employs more than 100 Floridians at the Jacksonville facility. 

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), a division of Daimler AG, will be relocating an engineering services division from New Jersey to Jacksonville. The company is adding the engineering services division to its Quality Evaluation Center (QEC) in Jacksonville. The 50 jobs will be a mix of employees relocating to Northeast Florida and new hires from the local market. Mercedes-Benz currently employs more than 100 Floridians at the Jacksonville facility. 

The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Wells Fargo recently announced mayors with top honors on behalf of nonprofits in their cities with the 2016 CommunityWINS® Grant Program funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation. 

As citizens prepare for a holiday weekend of travel and outdoor activities celebrating Independence Day, the City of Jacksonville is encouraging them to stay safe and vigilant while observing the holiday. The seasonable warm weather and related conditions often promote the presence of mosquitoes. To contribute to a safe and enjoyable holiday, citizens should protect themselves from the transmission of all mosquito-borne viruses including Zika, West Nile, Yellow Fever and more, by doing the following:

The City of Jacksonville will present its annual fireworks display in celebration of Independence Day on July 4 at 9:45 p.m. The display will last approximately 12 minutes. Fireworks will be launched from the Acosta Bridge only.
 

From June 26 through July 2, the City of Jacksonville is observing National Mosquito Control Awareness Week to educate citizens on how to protect themselves and their families from mosquito-borne diseases.

Ambassador John Rood Appointed to Serve on Florida Prepaid College Board
 
Vestcor Companies Inc. Chairman John Rood has resigned from his role as a member of the JAXPORT board of directors. Rood was recently appointed to the Florida Prepaid College Board by Governor Rick Scott.