The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Jacksonville for its comprehensive annual financial report for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors to the 29^th Annual World of Nations Celebration. This multicultural festival creates a safe environment for attendees to be immersed in the sights, sounds and tastes from nations around the world.

The Second Dose Will Be Available for Those Who Received the First
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (“DIA”) Board voted unanimously to pass a resolution adjusting on-street parking rates as recommended by the 2019 Downtown Parking Strategy and Implementation Plan prepared by Tim Haahs and Associates (“Haahs”). The Plan recommends the elimination of on-street parking credit card transactions below $1.00 and the implementation of an on-street parking rate of at least $2.00 per hour. The rate increases approved today by the DIA Board are in line with the Haahs recommendations while also remaining sensitive to the Jacksonville market. 

The City of Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of qualified design firms and their consultants, who will then participate in a design competition for the development of a vibrant and iconic public space on the premier waterfront site in Downtown Jacksonville now dubbed Riverfront Plaza, formerly The Jacksonville Landing. The competition will include presentations at a public workshop and will result in the selection of one team to complete the design. The DIA understands the magnitude and importance of this site and as such, the aesthetic, functional and programmatic design of the public space and the integration of public art to create a recognizable symbol of Downtown Jacksonville are paramount.
 

The City of Jacksonville and Daily’s have launched a yearlong public awareness campaign aimed at eliminating e-cigarette use and vaping among teenagers. The “Vaping Gets Ugly” campaign challenges teens to take a closer look at the ingredients in vaping products and the harmful side effects caused by inhaling them.

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 18.

Operations at two senior centers will transition from COVID-19 testing to vaccine distribution starting Monday, Jan. 11. The vaccination sites at Mandarin Senior Center (3848 Hartley Road – 32257) and Lane Wiley Senior Center (6710 Wiley Road – 32210) will run Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In accordance with State priorities, at this time the vaccine will only be available to Duval County residents who are 65 years of age or older, frontline medical workers or first responders.

The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 34^th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue. This year’s event will be free and open to the public via a virtual livestream.
 

With a focus on addressing blight, the City of Jacksonville offers citizens opportunities and events that promote appropriate disposal of waste and other debris. This effort includes the Solid Waste Division’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (e-waste) Mobile Collection events where residents can take items, like chemicals and small appliances, to locations throughout the city to be properly discarded.
 

Today, leading health and well-being company, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced the City of Jacksonville as the winner of its inaugural Go365^® Most Active City Step Challenge in Florida. As the contest winner in the Go365 wellness and rewards program contest, Humana will donate 9,000 meals to Feeding Northeast Florida in the City of Jacksonville’s name.
 
 

The City of Jacksonville (COJ), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Jacksonville Field Office (HUD), is proud to announce the inaugural COJ/HUD Public-Philanthropic Initiative Award.

Three local students have been selected as the winners of the 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Tomorrow’s Leaders presented by VyStar Credit Union essay contest. The announcement was made Tuesday, Jan. 5, by Mayor Lenny Curry, who made unexpected visits to the students’ schools and virtual classroom to share the news in front of their teachers and classmates.

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) suggests easy tips to help keep your pets safe this holiday.