According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety, each year in the United States, an estimated 80 to 100 firefighters and emergency personnel lose their lives in the line of duty. 

Animal Care & Protective Services is partnering with Jacksonville Humane Society to host a FREE* pet adoption event at the Regency Square Mall on December 14, 2019.

With a focus on addressing blight and poor neighborhood conditions, the City of Jacksonville offers citizens opportunities and events that encourage appropriate disposal of waste and other debris throughout Jacksonville. One of these many efforts is through the Solid Waste Division, which hosts household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) mobile collection events throughout the year.
 

This Wednesday - December 4, 2019 - downtown will become the destination for holiday fun during December’s Art Walk. Attendees can celebrate the season by caroling with the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, visiting the North Pole Snow Zone, making holiday cards at the Main Library and much more. The entertainment starts at 5 p.m. along Laura Street.
 

Celebrate the holiday season with Friends of Hemming Park

Friends of Hemming Park is proud to host 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.

In observance of Thanksgiving, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.
 

Beginning Saturday morning, November 23, 2019, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will begin providing fire and emergency services to the Jacksonville Beach area.

The Firm will provide advice and counsel regarding the following areas of law with respect to Council's oversight review of JEA, specifically all of the strategic options.*

FEMA has approved $21,582,461 for the State of Florida to help the City of Jacksonville defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

56 ft. Christmas tree graciously donated by the Sleiman family

The City of Jacksonville's SENIOR EXPO provides an excellent ground for the senior citizens of Jacksonville and the neighborhood areas to meet and interact on various issues that take a center stage during this part of their life. Here the attendees can discover great travel opportunities, learn how to make their investment work for them, search out ideal retirement living choices, health, recreation, fitness and more.

Event is Part of Annual Celebration of Valor, Honoring Jacksonville’s Military & Veterans Community

Mayor Lenny Curry is pleased to announce that Keith Powers, who has been serving as Interim Director and Fire Chief of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department since June 1, 2019, is now permanently appointed to the position.

Presented by the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A.

In observance of Veterans Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.