In partnership with Minecraft Education, C40 Cities, and Duval County Public Schools, the City of Jacksonville has launched the “New Jax City” citywide Minecraft Build Challenge. This competition is open to ALL elementary school through college aged students within Duval County, who are invited to help reimagine Jacksonville’s public spaces and communities.
 

HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT! Join us for an enlightening day dedicated to promoting fair housing practices and ensuring equal access for all. Engage with experts, discover valuable resources, and participate in discussions aimed at fostering inclusive communities. Together, we can make fair housing a reality.
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is hiring Lifeguards and Pool Managers for the summer. 
 

The City of Jacksonville is pleased to announce a new public/private project with Pinnacle Bank.
 

Calling all influencers! The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is partnering with animal welfare organizations across the globe for the 2025 Shelter Slumber Pawty—and you're invited!
 

To every immigrant living in Jacksonville—whether you’ve been here for decades or just arrived—I want you to hear this from your Mayor: You belong. You matter. You are loved. And we will continue to stand with you.

The Friendship Fountain will be temporarily closed for necessary maintenance starting the morning of Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The closure is essential to ensure the continued functionality and preservation of this community landmark.

The City of Jacksonville announced some updates to the LaSalle Street Drainage Project, which will mitigate flooding on LaSalle Street and surrounding neighborhoods in San Marco by upgrading the stormwater collection system. Please see below for the latest:
 

Join us for the ADA Accessibility Symposium 2025, a FREE virtual event hosted on Zoom! This two-day symposium will focus on important topics in accessibility, providing practical insights and strategies for creating more inclusive digital experiences.

The wait is over—the 2025 Jacksonville Jazz Festival performer lineup has been announced. Attendees can expect an unforgettable weekend of performances by jazz icons and genre-blending artists.
 

The Mayor’s Office and Meridian Waste are pleased to announce a mutually agreeable resolution and compensation agreement for Area II, which covers the Northside, in lieu of legal action. Council President Randy White is introducing the proposed contract amendment as a one-cycle emergency bill at tonight’s City Council meeting.

Earlier today, Mayor Deegan shared some new information about the City’s 904 Lean initiatives, which are focused on smarter governance, greater efficiency and responsible financial stewardship.

The City of Jacksonville undertakes a review process each year to reappropriate funding that was not spent in the previous fiscal year. $7,980,286 was identified from the 2023-2024 fiscal year during the most recent analysis. Funding for the following projects was unanimously passed by the Mayor’s Budget Review Committee today and will go to the Jacksonville City Council for review and final approval.
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division, in partnership with JEA, is excited to announce the return of JaxReady Fest, an interactive preparedness experience designed to empower Jacksonville residents with the knowledge and resources needed to stay safe in any emergency.
 

Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Commissioner Jeff Bacon announced Wednesday a multi-year agreement to bring the ASUN Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments to Jacksonville, Fla., starting in 2026. This marks the first time since 2013 that the conference conducts both of its Basketball postseason events at a single site.