The City’s Neighborhoods Department is encouraging neighborhood organizations to apply for its inaugural Neighborhood Awards, which will highlight community groups that have excelled in improving Jacksonville for its citizens. The deadline to apply is March 6; visit coj.net/NeighborhoodAwards to download the application packet.

Citizens Urged to Visit JAXREADY.com/Virus for Current Information

Looking for a summer job? Love to swim? Consider serving your community as a lifeguard. Training classes* begin in March.

Celebrate Spring in Hemming Park

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

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors to the Ford on Bay located at 288 East Bay St. Jacksonville, Florida 32202 to visit the annual World of Nations Celebration. The celebration is a cultural destination that provides wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes from a diverse array of nations.

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

Do you like trees? Do you like FREE trees planted for you in front of your house? If you answered yes, the 630-CITY FREE tree planting program sounds like it could be for you.

In observance of Presidents’ Day, several City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 17.
 

Visit the Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC) website for more information.

Legislation to be Filed with City Council on Feb. 12

With a focus on addressing blight and poor neighborhood conditions, the City of Jacksonville offers citizens opportunities and events that encourage appropriate disposal of waste and other debris throughout Jacksonville. One of these many efforts is through the Solid Waste Division, which hosts household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) mobile collection events throughout the year.

Did you know Hanna Park used to be called Manhattan Beach and was Florida’s first beach community for African Americans?

In a demonstration of continuous support for the New Town community and the Edward Waters College (EWC) Community Revitalization Project, Mayor Curry will help break ground at the site of EWC’s future stadium.

The City’s Neighborhoods Department is encouraging neighborhood organizations to apply for its inaugural Neighborhood Awards, which will highlight community groups that have excelled in improving Jacksonville for its citizens.

Help adoptable pets at Animal Care and Protective Services feel the love by sending the gift of comfort.