On Tuesday, Dr. Charles Moreland, along with Sheriff T.K. Waters, State Attorney Melissa Nelson, Special Agent Mike Dubet, T.J. Ward and Dr. Dawn Sollee encouraged citizens to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event begins on Saturday.

Meet Renee Sharp, owner of F&R Professional Cleaning, Inc.! Please read about her business and experience in the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program (JSEB).

Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, James Weldon Johnson Park and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the third annual  Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration. The festival will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in an effort to educate the community about the historical significance of Florida’s observed Emancipation Day.  Cities like Jacksonville in the State of Florida are acknowledging this special day of freedom.

The Jacksonville Icemen, along with Jacksonville Mayor LennyCurry announced today the details regarding the Guns n’ Hoses charity hockey game presented by CSX, H2 Health and Parra Harris Law to be played at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday, April 8 at 3:00 p.m. Local law enforcement, fire fighters, EMTs and military personnel will participate in a hockey game to raise money for FOP and JFRD supported charities.
 

FDOT will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Fuller Warren Shared Use Path (SUP) on Thursday, April 6 at 11 a.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204. FDOT plans to host media for a tour of the Shared Use Path prior to opening; more details will be announced soon.

Today, Mayor Lenny Curry announced the recipients of the Mayor’s Strategic Partnerships Initiative Award. This award recognizes partnerships that have transformed the relationship between sectors and led to measurable benefits for low-and moderate-income individuals and families. Jacksonville is excited to honor three local initiatives that have made significant impact in our community.

On Saturday and Sunday, Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) is hosting a Big dogs, Big Hearts free adoption event weekend!

Today Mayor Lenny Curry, Fire Chief Keith Powers and Sheriff T.K. Waters highlighted success stories of the Missing Endangered Persons Search and Rescue (MEPSAR) program and announced a new volunteer registry called R.E.V.A.M.P. Duval.

Volunteers are needed for the 28th Annual St. Johns River Celebration, Saturday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to noon (times vary according to cleanup site). Participants will help spruce up the city by collecting litter and debris from dozens of pre-selected riverfront and inland sites (sites are listed below). The City and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful are hosting the event in partnership with Florida Inland Navigation District and Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation as part of the Florida Great American Cleanup, a statewide effort to protect the environment throughout the spring. 

Program updates come on the heels of successful pilot program for electric scooters.

Meet David Moorefield, owner of DAK Resources, Inc.! Please read about his business and experience in the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) Program.

On Saturday and Sunday, Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) is headed to Oceanway for a free dog adoption event.

In observance of Presidents’ Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, February 20.kk

The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department has announced JaxParks’ First Monopoly Tournament to be held at Legends Center located at 5130 Soutel Drive, Jax, FL 32208 on Saturday, May 20^th; doors open at 8:30 am and the tournament will start at 9:45 am.

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