The Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission is requesting nominations for its annual awards ceremony.  Nomination forms with information on eligibility, judging and nominating procedures are available through the Planning and Development Department or at www.coj.net/PreservationAwards.

Commission encourages nominations for awards showcasing local beautification efforts.

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that over $16 million in research funding was awarded to 16 different projects through the Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program and the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program. These funds, dispersed among a number of universities and cancer research centers across the state, will support researchers in their efforts to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment and to develop cures for cancer and tobacco-related diseases.

To coincide with the reopening of the main entrance to City Hall, after several months of renovations and improvements, historical displays are now in place in the five westernmost windows along Duval Street, facing Hemming Park.

Discover great parks, people and places you'll find only here in Jacksonville.

Stay up to date with the latest news and happenings around the City of Jacksonville with this video series, ICYMI (In Case You Missed It.)

Park Sustained Extensive Damage from Hurricane Matthew

The City of Jacksonville has earned the Citizen-Engaged Community designation from the Public Technology Institute (PTI) for 2016 - 2018. This honor recognizes that Jacksonville is a national leader in providing a centralized contact center through 630-CITY that effectively utilizes new technology for fast, friendly and responsive service for citizens.

Friends of Hemming Park is proud to host the following programs and 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, unless otherwise noted.

Goal is to train 10,000 over three years to recognize signs of mental distress; address mental health crisis in our community 

City of Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) non-profit partner -- Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA), has requested a few items that are running extremely low at the shelter. 

Do you know your flood risk? Local and County officials are hosting a series of Flood Risk Open Houses to provide the Duval County general public with an opportunity to learn more about newly updated flood maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Both Duval County and community officials, as well as FEMA and FL DEM Floodplain Management Office representatives, will be on hand to answer questions about the updated maps, the mapping process, flood risk, and flood insurance. Come any time between the hours indicated below—no appointment necessary. Information about disaster-related recovery efforts and outstanding insurance claims will not be available at this event. 

Learn about tornado safety and how to be prepared for a tornado striking near you.

Lightning is one of the most underrated severe weather hazards, yet ranks as one of the top weather killers in the United States. Lightning strikes in America kill about 50 people and injure hundreds of others each year. Unlike other weather hazards that often involve sophisticated watches and warnings from NOAA’s National Weather Service, lightning can occur anywhere there is a thunderstorm.