Operations Chief Keith Powers Appointed Interim Director/Fire Chief

Today, State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis was joined by Mayor Lenny Curry, members of the Florida Legislature, and members of the Jacksonville fire service community to announce the passage of legislation that provides cancer benefits to Florida’s firefighters. The legislation passed unanimously by the Florida Legislature this year and was officially signed into law by Governor DeSantis on Friday, May 3, 2019. 

Law enforcement agencies across the country, including members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO), play an essential role in promoting and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of American citizens, and there is a holiday to celebrate their service. 

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week surrounding as National Police Week. In tribute to the 62 fallen officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our city and the thousands of officers who currently protect and serve the citizens of Jacksonville, please join us in celebrating Police Appreciation Week, May 12-18, 2019 (view the proclamation here).

A little over two years ago, Mayor Lenny Curry created a team of experts and service providers and charged them to find solutions to end homelessness in Jacksonville.

Mayor Lenny Curry and the City of Jacksonville are looking to honor local survivors of the D-Day/Normandy invasions at this year’s annual City of Jacksonville Memorial Day ceremony. (The 75th anniversary of the invasion is just days after Memorial Day 2019.) 
 

Tomorrow is Walk & Bike to School Day! While pedestrians and bicyclists should take extra care to share the road on this holiday, it's critical you adhere to these basic safety rules every day of the year:

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30! The day was created as a way to raise awareness for thousands of pets that are patiently waiting for a loving forever home.

Jacksonville's firefighters are helping Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) find loving forever families for homeless pets. Visit JFRD's Twitter page to learn about the #JaxRescuersforRescues campaign, and the adorable animals available for adoption: twitter.com/JFRDJAX.

Plastic bags are not recyclable in your curbside recycling cart!

Recyclable items should be placed loosely in your recycling cart, without a bag of any kind.

Military Spouse Night Out will return for the fourth consecutive year this Thursday, April 25.

The City’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission (KJB) and its partners, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville and Downtown Vision, Inc., are seeking volunteers for the 7^th annual Earth Day Downtown Cleanup. Volunteers will join representatives from local businesses to pick up litter in the area inside of Liberty, Water, Jefferson and Church streets. Additionally, KJB will partner with the Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council (SPAR) to spruce up Union and State streets from North Market Street to Main Street.
 

90-Day Transition Underway; Brian Hughes to Become Next CAO

Following extensive interviews and research, Cure Violence is releasing its assessment for the City of Jacksonville. The assessment visit was performed between February 18th and 21st of 2019.

The Mayor’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council (VAAC), in partnership with local nonprofits and organizations, will host weeklong events to recognize crime victims as part of Jacksonville’s observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 7 - 13. This observance aims to bring awareness to the struggle of victims in the Jacksonville community, while recognizing the importance of helping those who have been victimized rebuild their lives, and the services and programs available to assist them.

Mayor Lenny Curry is pleased to announce his appointment of Nikki Kimbleton to serve as Director of Public Affairs for the City of Jacksonville.