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Friendship Fountain, located within St. Johns River Park on the Southbank, boasts a rich history dating back to its development in 1965. Originally championed by Commissioner Dallas L. Thomas, and designed by architect Taylor Hardwick, the fountain's unique concentric design and grandeur have made it an iconic landmark.
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JaxReady provides access to current threat levels, weather reports, and wildfire updates, as well as up-to-the-minute news feeds for emergency preparedness and evacuation. Visit JaxReady.com today for valuable information and tools that will help you and your family prepare for an emergency.

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When you sign up for waste collection reminders, you'll receive an email, Twitter, or phone reminder before your garbage and recycling gets picked up so that you never forget or have to wonder which carts are being collected.

Riverfront Plaza is an open green space on the bank of the St. Johns River in the heart of Downtown. This space is managed by Jax Parks, the City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation branch.
Representation throughout the community of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville City Council is composed of nineteen members who are elected for a four-year term and serve as part-time legislators. In May of each year, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve one-year terms beginning the first of July. The nineteen members are not all elected in the same manner; some are elected from districts, and others are elected at large.

City of Jacksonville Launches 2024 Get Covered Jax! Campaign

November 04, 2024
The City of Jacksonville launched its 2024 Get Covered Jax! campaign, which is designed to help Jacksonville residents without health insurance get covered.

THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, AND UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA HAVE AGREED TO TERMS ON PLAYING ANNUAL FOOTBALL GAME IN JACKSONVILLE ANOTHER FOUR YEARS

November 01, 2024
The City of Jacksonville has agreed to terms with the University of Georgia and University of Florida regarding the annual NCAA football game between the two schools held in Jacksonville, Florida since 1933.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE SHARES FULL DETAILS AHEAD OF GEORGIA-FLORIDA FOOTBALL GAME

October 29, 2024
The City of Jacksonville is gearing up to host the annual Georgia-Florida football game on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at EverBank Stadium. The University of Georgia Bulldogs will face off against the University of Florida Gators in one of the greatest college football rivalries.
 
Featured Events
06
Nov

Equal Business Opportunity Office/JSEB Monitoring Committee Meeting

November 06, 2024 3:00p-4:30p
Location:
214 North Hogan Street
Ed Ball Building Suite 800
Room 851
Jacksonville, FL 32202
3:00p-4:30p
Please join the EBO Office Administrator and staff in the quarterly JSEB Monitoring Committee Meeting. Come out to hear about updates regarding the JSEB Program. Public comments are welcome!
06
Nov

City Council Finance Committee

November 06, 2024 9:30 a.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
9:30 a.m.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance 2024-817-E, the Finance, TEU (Transportation, Energy & Utilities), and LUZ (Land Use & Zoning) Committee meetings, and the LUZ Agenda meeting, previously scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024, have been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 6, 2024, due to the date of the 2024 General Election. The meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, located on the 1st floor, City Hall – St. James Building, 117 West Duval Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The meetings will take place at their standard times as follows:

                                               Finance                        9:30 a.m.

                                               TEU                             2:00 p.m.

                                               LUZ Agenda meeting  4:30 p.m.

                                               LUZ                             5:00 p.m.

Please mark your calendars accordingly. All interested parties are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the Legislative Services Division at (904) 255-5122.
06
Nov

CMMS Technical Advisory Committee

November 06, 2024 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to the Concurrency and Mobility Management System (CMMS) Handbook will meet on the date and time listed
06
Nov

City Council Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee

November 06, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
2:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Ordinance 2024-817-E, the Finance, TEU (Transportation, Energy & Utilities), and LUZ (Land Use & Zoning) Committee meetings, and the LUZ Agenda meeting, previously scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024, have been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 6, 2024, due to the date of the 2024 General Election. The meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, located on the 1st floor, City Hall – St. James Building, 117 West Duval Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The meetings will take place at their standard times as follows:

                                               Finance                        9:30 a.m.

                                               TEU                             2:00 p.m.

                                               LUZ Agenda meeting  4:30 p.m.

                                               LUZ                             5:00 p.m.

Please mark your calendars accordingly. All interested parties are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the Legislative Services Division at (904) 255-5122.