$231,750 from Department of Labor for Workforce Reintegration Program

In observance of the Fourth of July, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2019.

View Fireworks from Downtown Riverfront

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.

Furthering the City’s commitment to public safety, Mayor Curry will join City Council members and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department leaders for the grand opening of Fire Station 73, located at Cecil Airport/Commerce Center (5845 Aviation Ave. – 32221), at 9 a.m.

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

If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the movie…and the popcorn. Residents are invited to a free presentation of “Uncle Drew” (Rated PG-13) at 2 locations this weekend:

• June 28 – Mary Lena Gibbs, 6974 Wilson Blvd, 32210
• June 29 – Cuba Hunter, 4380 Bedford Rd, 32208

The Jacksonville City Council 2019-2020 officers, Scott Wilson (president) and Tommy Hazouri (vice president), and Council members will be installed during a ceremony at the Times Union Center for Performing Arts (300 Water St. – 32202) at 6 p.m.

Today Mayor Curry announces that Stephanie Burch, current Director of the Neighborhoods Department, will become Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Jacksonville, effective July 1. Burch will work closely with Brian Hughes, who was selected as Chief Administrative Officer earlier this year.

The City of Jacksonville's Animal Care & Protective Services has launched a paw-some new website.

The City’s Environmental Quality Division (EQD) is launching a stormwater pond study as part of its continuous efforts to improve the city’s water quality. Jacksonville will be one of the first cities in Florida to use Microbe-Lift, a blend of specially formulated strains of bacteria manufactured for use by landscape, irrigation and pond professionals, with the purpose of significantly reducing the amount of total Nitrogen in stormwater ponds.

In this video, Mayor Lenny Curry answers questions about a proposed half-cent sales tax for school maintenance proposed by the Duval County School Board. The proposal is currently under review by the Jacksonvile City Council. 

A formerly vacant, city-owned property in Springfield is getting new life this week.

For younger kids, ages 5-12, JaxParks's Rec N’ Roll program offers opportunities to explore nature, participate in sports, create art and attend field trips. Doors are open at 15 sites from 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, now through August 2, 2019.

For more information, please visit www.jaxparks.com. 

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 23 – 29) is an observation dedicated to educating the general public about the significance of mosquitoes in their daily lives and the important services provided by mosquito control workers throughout the United States.