Mayor Lenny Curry has named Jordan Elsbury, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs, filling the position to be vacated by Ali Korman Shelton on May 18. Additionally, Leeann Krieg and Chiquita Moore will join him as Intergovernmental Affairs liaisons.

In celebration of National Preservation Month, the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission is honoring nine projects and services that promote historic preservation in the Jacksonville area.

The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are offering free training to landlords in Duval County. The  Landlord Training Program - Keeping Illegal Activity Out of Rental Property is avilable on various dates at select locations.  SEATS ARE LIMITED, SO  REGISTER TODAY!

Since the consolidation of city and county government 50 years ago, we have had a countywide, electric utility. With the 1997 addition of public water and wastewater services, JEA is a community-based, taxpayer-owned electric and water service provider. Through its agreements with other private and public partners, we have been served by a locally-controlled production of electricity and clean water for decades.

The First Coast Worksite Wellness Council (FCWWC) has recognized the City of Jacksonville as one of the First Coast’s Healthiest Companies at its 2018 Annual Worksite Wellness Conference luncheon.

In an effort to honor and recognize the tremendous service from our military servicemen and servicewomen, and the families who support them, the City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans department will host its third annual "Military Spouse Night Out" event for Jacksonville’s military spouses.

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida businesses have created more than 1.5 million jobs since December 2010. The Jacksonville area added 21,200 new private-sector jobs in the past year, creating the third-highest number of jobs among all Florida metro areas. Jacksonville’s unemployment rate was a low 3.5 percent in March, down 0.5 percentage points from a year ago. Statewide, Florida businesses created 12,500 new jobs in March.
 

Mayor Recognizes Two Leaders with Inaugural CHAMPION Awards

The Mayor’s inaugural CHAMPION Award is awarded to citizens who have exemplified what it means to be advocates for their neighborhoods and the city of Jacksonville. “CHAMPION” stands for Community Heroes & Advocates Making Positive Impacts on Neighborhoods.

Regarding the Display of Military Flags at a Jacksonville Business

New locations add more space and highlight downtown area.

The City’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission, along with partners Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and Downtown Vision, are seeking volunteers for the 6^th Annual Earth Day Downtown Cleanup. Residents and volunteers, along with support from local businesses, will pick up litter in the area inside of Liberty, Water, Jefferson and Church streets.

Not sure of your garbage collection day? Citizens can find out their garbage collection schedule by visiting http://www.coj.net/swschedule.

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., a global leader in the solar industry, will build a new state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility in Jacksonville. The new facility will create 200 new manufacturing jobs and will begin production of high efficiency solar panels beginning this year.  
 

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Jacksonville area added 18,100 new private-sector jobs in the last year, creating the fourth-highest number of jobs among all Florida metro areas. Jacksonville’s unemployment rate was 3.5 percent in February, down 0.8 percentage point from one year ago. Statewide, Florida businesses created more than 25,000 new jobs in February bringing the total number of new private-sector jobs created in Florida to nearly 1.5 million since December 2010.