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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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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 Wins $1.25 Million Build America Bureau Grant for LaVilla Transit Innovation and Equity Project

September 20, 2024
Grant will Support Planning for the LaVilla Transit Innovation and Equity Project
 

Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame to Induct Four Greats

September 17, 2024
Fisher, Goldberg, Peterson, and Weary to be honored on November 1 Luncheon

City of Jacksonville Awarded $1.016M in Federal Funding to Implement Safety Demonstration Projects As Part of the City's Larger Vision Zero Effort

September 17, 2024
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that $1,016,000 would be awarded to the City of Jacksonville through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program to implement several “quick-build” roadway safety projects, also known as demonstration projects, or tactical urbanism. The competitive grant program was established through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to fund transportation-related planning, demonstration, and construction projects aimed at preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries.
Featured Events
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Sep

JaxParks Movie Night - Kung Fu Panda 4

September 20, 2024 7:30 p.m. / Sunset
Location:
Riverside Artist Walk Amphitheater
Under the Fuller Warren Bridge
713 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
7:30 p.m. / Sunset
Join JaxParks on a Friday night for a FREE movie, popcorn and Eggroll Food Truck featuring the movie Kung Fu Panda 4 under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Artist Walk Amphitheater!
 
20
Sep

JHA Human Resources Committee Meeting

September 20, 2024 9:00 AM
Location:
1300 North Broad Street
Jacksonville, Florida
9:00 AM
Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) Board of Commissioners will hold a Human Resources Committee Meeting in person on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at its administrative offices located at 1300 N. Broad Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The public is invited to attend this meeting and speak during the public forum.
 
20
Sep

JHA Finance Committee Meeting

September 20, 2024 10:00 AM
Location:
1300 North Broad Street
Jacksonville, Florida
10:00 AM
Notice is hereby given that the Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) Board of Commissioners will hold a Finance Committee Meeting in person on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at its administrative offices located at 1300 N. Broad Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The public is invited to attend this meeting and speak during the public forum.
 
21
Sep

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

September 21, 2024 - September 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum
6112 POW-MIA Memorial Parkway
Jacksonville, FL  32221
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us at the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum on Saturday, September 21 for several activities, including a program to commemorate and honor the commitment and sacrifices made by our nation's prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action, as well as their families, the arrival of the American Legion Riders7 Bridge Run with special guests, a candlelight ceremony (tentative) as well as other plans being considered.