In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 18.

Operations at two senior centers will transition from COVID-19 testing to vaccine distribution starting Monday, Jan. 11. The vaccination sites at Mandarin Senior Center (3848 Hartley Road – 32257) and Lane Wiley Senior Center (6710 Wiley Road – 32210) will run Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In accordance with State priorities, at this time the vaccine will only be available to Duval County residents who are 65 years of age or older, frontline medical workers or first responders.

The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 34^th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue. This year’s event will be free and open to the public via a virtual livestream.
 

With a focus on addressing blight, the City of Jacksonville offers citizens opportunities and events that promote appropriate disposal of waste and other debris. This effort includes the Solid Waste Division’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (e-waste) Mobile Collection events where residents can take items, like chemicals and small appliances, to locations throughout the city to be properly discarded.
 

Today, leading health and well-being company, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced the City of Jacksonville as the winner of its inaugural Go365^® Most Active City Step Challenge in Florida. As the contest winner in the Go365 wellness and rewards program contest, Humana will donate 9,000 meals to Feeding Northeast Florida in the City of Jacksonville’s name.
 
 

The City of Jacksonville (COJ), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Jacksonville Field Office (HUD), is proud to announce the inaugural COJ/HUD Public-Philanthropic Initiative Award.

Three local students have been selected as the winners of the 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Tomorrow’s Leaders presented by VyStar Credit Union essay contest. The announcement was made Tuesday, Jan. 5, by Mayor Lenny Curry, who made unexpected visits to the students’ schools and virtual classroom to share the news in front of their teachers and classmates.

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) suggests easy tips to help keep your pets safe this holiday.

In observance of New Year’s Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) wants pet owners to not only set health and wellness goals for themselves this year, but to set similar goals for their pets.

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors Downtown to ring in the New Year with fireworks shining bright over the St. Johns River. The traditional fireworks show will begin at midnight on Jan. 1, 2021.
 

In observance of Christmas, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec.  25.

Starting Friday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m., the City of Jacksonville will provide another round of funds for businesses affected by the pandemic through its Small Business Relief Program. Along with offering financial support to those who lost revenue due to the impact of COVID-19, the program was designed to encourage approved businesses to retain their employees.

Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) and the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) are inviting residents to participate in the Silent Night program by fostering a shelter pet through the holiday.