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STATEMENT FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE ON THE FLORIDA DOGE LETTER
“The City of Jacksonville has been cooperating with Florida DOGE since their first request in March and will continue to do so.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RECEIVES TWO MORE TOP TIER RATINGS FROM S&P AND KRBA
The City of Jacksonville is pleased to announce that S&P Global and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KRBA) have assigned two more top tier “AA” ratings for our 2025 special revenue bonds. Earlier this month, Fitch Ratings affirmed an “AA+” rating.
CITY TO ACTIVATE COOLING CENTERS THIS WEEK
Based on the latest information from the National Weather Service, conditions will meet the criteria for the city to activate Cooling Centers through Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
CITY UNVEILS VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN
Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville unveiled the city’s first-ever Vision Zero Action Plan (VZAP).
Mayor Donna Deegan and Olympic Champion Ryan Murphy Launch Summer Swim Safety Push at Blue Cypress Pool
Mayor Donna Deegan joined five-time Olympic gold medalist and hometown hero Ryan Murphy today at Blue Cypress Pool in Arlington to kick off the City of Jacksonville’s summer swim safety initiative. The event highlighted the critical importance of swimming education for both children and adults, especially during the height of the swimming season.
CITY UNVEILS 2025 “STAY COOL JAX” PLAN
Two Cooling Centers + Pools Open on Sunday, July 20. All Centers Available on Friday, Saturday, and Monday (July 18-19, 21).
Mayor Donna Deegan and Former Mayor John Peyton Announce Major Literacy Investment for Jacksonville’s Children
Gate Foundation Donates $1 Million to River City Readers
Urgent: ACPS Needs 100 Fosters and Adopters to Ease Overcrowding Due to Higher-than-Average Intake
The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is in urgent need of fosters and adopters to help get 100 dogs out of the shelter. The shelter, whose capacity is 264 dogs, currently houses 377 dogs. This means that nearly 100 dogs share a kennel, cutting their living space in half.