Volunteers are needed for the 26th Annual St. Johns River Celebration, Saturday, March 20, 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 the Florida Department of Transportation, 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.
 

Five local pet adoption agencies team up for adoption event in Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville is joining major American cities in welcoming a Dockless Mobility Program to its Downtown. The City of Jacksonville (COJ) officially launched a one-year pilot program for e-scooters, e-bicycles and dockless bicycles. As of today, locals and visitors alike can rent and ride electric scooters Downtown via smartphone applications. Legislation for the program was introduced by Council Member Cumber and co-sponsored by Council Members White, Carlucci, Diamond, Gaffney, Priestly Jackson, Morgan, Bowman, Hazouri, Pittman, DeFoor, Freeman, Salem and Newby.

2021 will mark the 10th anniversary of THE PLAYERS’ Military Job Fair, hosted by the City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department and Military Veterans Coalition.
 

A make-up day will be offered to individuals who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Clanzel T. Brown Senior Center and missed their appointment for the second shot. Individuals must return to the site Monday, March 1, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; an appointment is not necessary.
 

Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park is proud to host events in James Weldon Johnson Park located at 135 W. Monroe Street in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. All activities listed below are free and open to the public. 

Community partner Jessie Ball duPont Fund announces formal fundraising campaign for project and overall commitments of $2.5 million for park development and programming

Individuals who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Clanzel T. Brown Senior Center may return to the site for their second shot this Friday and Saturday. Those who were given their first shot on Friday, Feb. 5, should return Friday, Feb. 26, while those whose first injection was on Saturday, Feb. 6, should return Saturday, Feb. 27. Individuals should arrive within the hour associated with the first letter of their last name. The time slots are as follows:

The PenFed Foundation Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program has named Jacksonville the 19^th best city in the nation for veterans to start a business.

The City of Jacksonville announced plans to use a $28.9 million grant from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help Duval County residents affected by the pandemic. The funds will be available to citizens to cover up to 12 months of rent and utility payments with the option for an additional three months if determined necessary to ensure housing stability. Partnering agency, the United Way of Northeast Florida, will distribute $23.8 million for rental assistance. The City will process the applications and work in partnership with JEA to distribute the remaining $5 million to thousands of eligible customer accounts with past due utility balances. The City will determine eligibility based on the standards below.

Beginning Monday, the Mandarin and Lane Wiley Senior Centers that were utilized for vaccine distribution will return to providing COVID-19 testing.

The City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veterans Department, in partnership with the IRS and United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to veterans. Representatives will be available Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at City Hall – St. James (117 W. Duval St., Suite 175). An appointment must be made by calling (904) 255-5551.

Individuals Must Return to the Site Where the First Shot was Administered
 

In observance of Presidents Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 15.

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is celebrating Valentine’s Day by educating the community about adoptable animals and encouraging potential pet adopters and fosters to visit ACPS’ featured Valentine’s Day pets. All featured pets are the shelter’s longest furry guests, are favorites of staff and volunteers and ready to add some love to your life.