Small Business Saturday celebrates the approximately 30.2 million small businesses operating in the nation. Locally, more than 50,000 small businesses are estimated to contribute to economic growth.
 

In observance of Adopt a Senior Pet Month (November), Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is placing the spotlight on animals like Sir Patrick, a 10-year-old mixed-breed pooch that would love to spend his golden years in a home.
 

While preparing their grocery list for their Thanksgiving meal, residents are encouraged to add kitten food to support the kittens at Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS).
 

In observance of Veterans Day, the following city government offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 12.

Spay Jax is a free spay and neuter program funded by the City of Jacksonville in partnership with First Coast No More Homeless Pets.
 

The City’s animal shelter, Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) has maintained status as a no-kill shelter since 2014. With a full-time staff of 52 veterinarians, technicians, trainers, and administrative personnel, ACPS is able to offer a multitude of services including vaccinations, spaying and neutering, and more.
 

The City of Jacksonville Environmental Quality Division reminds Duval County residents that the end of Daylight Saving Time also means it’s time to reset the timer on irrigation controllers.
 

After nearly 60 years behind a cornerstone in the old Bay Street City Hall building, the contents of the 1960 time capsule opened by Mayor Lenny Curry and City Council President Aaron Bowman on Oct. 3 have been digitized and stored in the Special Collections Department at the Main Library (303 N Laura St. – 32202).
 

Currently Seeking Applicants for Task Force Chair and Members

Local Fourth Grade Student will Shadow Mayor Curry
 

This Halloween, go "all in" for safety! Citizens are reminded to use crosswalks and sidewalks when trick-or-treating.
 

The City of Jacksonville Mosquito Control Division’s Richard Smith has been selected by the Board of Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) to receive a 2018 FMCA Merit Award.
 

Each fiscal year, the City of Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) partners with First Coast No More Homeless Pets to fund free spay and neuter surgeries for cats throughout the Jacksonville community.
 

- Local gift part of $10 million UAE pledge to help statewide recovery efforts
- Gift recipients include Duval County Public Schools, Ken Knight Drive Neighborhood, Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, the I.M. Sulzbacher Center, and Charles Reese Park 

The Military Affairs and Veterans department (MAVD) works diligently to meet the needs of members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, assisting them with filing claims and applying for social and educational assistance.