Construction crews will begin work today to transform Riverfront Plaza into a centerpiece park with such features as a café with a destination playground on the roof.

In observance of the Fourth of July, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. 

The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will partner with Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol for the annual July 5^th Beaches Cleanup following the Independence Day holiday.

In observance of Juneteenth, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023. 

Jacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will return this year at multiple locations around the city to celebrate our nation’s independence. At each location, the City of Jacksonville is offering a spectacular fireworks display.

Grant Dollars to Support Base Infrastructure and Advocacy Efforts 

In observance of Memorial Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023.

This Memorial Day weekend The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will open 20 community pools beginning on Saturday, May 27th. Cecil Aquatics is open year-round. Outdoor pools will be open Saturday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 28, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday, May 29, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thanks to Collaboration Between JFRD & JSO Missing Infant Returned to Family

The Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs announced Wednesday that the schools have exercised the option to play their annual rivalry game in Jacksonville during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

Join Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) for a four-day pet adoption event. There will be free adoptions for dogs and cats.

Today, Mayor Lenny Curry joined the Public Works Department, Haskell, and A&E Engineering for a groundbreaking ceremony in San Marco.

The City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department will host an Army-Navy football game watch party at TIAA Bank Field on Saturday, Dec. 10. The event is open to the public as a part of the annual Celebration of Valor.  

Meet Nichole Mobley, owner of T&N Xpress! She has been an active JSEB vendor for 1 year. Please read about her business and experience in the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program (JSEB).

Many of our most vulnerable citizens are facing financial difficulties. Many are having to pick and choose between paying rent, mortgage, phone and electric bills, or buying crucial staples like food. Mayor Curry wants to remind the community that the City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Assistance Program is available to qualified Duval County residents in need. Please see below to determine if you qualify.