FREE TAX FILING FOR VETERANS starting on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in the MAVD office.  Appointments are required. 

Today, Mayor Deegan honored the top 25 youth and adult readers in the city at a special event commemorating the first year of River City Readers, her landmark literacy initiative. The mayor created River City Readers as a citywide challenge to help more Duval County students read at grade level. The mayor’s literacy program is intended to support a commitment to growing jobs and spurring economic development, improving health and public safety, deepening the city’s talent pool, and fostering a love of learning in all citizens.

Today, the City of Jacksonville launched a Budget Transparency Dashboard. This groundbreaking initiative is aimed at fostering greater transparency, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making in the city’s budget preparation process.

Mayor Donna Deegan will host a series of six town halls to discuss her budget priorities and update citizens on a range of city projects and initiatives. These events are free and open to the public and do not require preregistration.
 

The City of Jacksonville is thrilled to invite residents and visitors alike to the 33rd Annual World of Nations Celebration, a vibrant multicultural festival that brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of the globe to our city. For over three decades, this beloved event has celebrated Jacksonville's diversity, fostering11`` unity and providing a unique opportunity to explore the rich traditions and cultures that shape our community.
 

The National Weather Service Jacksonville has expanded the Winter Storm Warning to include all of Duval County. There will be freezing rain and a wintry mix of precipitation occurring approximately after 7pm this evening into early Wednesday morning – with icy conditions potentially lasting until 12pm. Precipitation is predicted to impact the entire county with the highest chances occurring downtown Westward. The Cold Weather and Freeze Warning Advisories show wind chill temperatures in the upper teens to low 20s.
 

 The National Weather Service Jacksonville has issued a Freeze Warning for Monday night. They have high confidence of an extended duration of dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills tonight through Thursday. Nightly freezes and dangerous wind chills will remain through Saturday.

Citizens Reminded to Drive Carefully and Use Caution with Heating Sources

MLK, Jr. Day Parade Being Rescheduled Due to Extreme Cold

Good morning.

Jacksonville is no stranger to Dr. Martin Luther King’s call to have an audacious faith in the future.
Our own history is rich and resilient. It reminds us not only of the struggles, courage, and faith of those who paved the way for the progress we enjoy today, but also challenges us to strive for a future where every person feels seen, valued, and included.