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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.

Volunteers Needed for 2024 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024

September 10, 2024
The City of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful invites residents to participate in the 2024 International Coastal Cleanup event.  This event, which will provide volunteers with an opportunity to help beautify the city’s shorelines, is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).  
 

Mayor Deegan Announces the Inaugural "Unidos Jax" Hispanic Heritage Dinner Celebration

August 31, 2024
Save the Date - October 3, 2024, at Deerwood Castle

City Offices and Facilities Closed for Labor Day

August 30, 2024
 In observance of Labor Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.
Featured Events
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Sep

Duval County Tourist Development Council

September 11, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Location: 2:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the Duval County Tourist Development Council Chair Randy White and Board Member Jitan Kuverji will meet for a noticed meeting to discuss matters relating to tourist accommodations on the following date:

  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. – Conference Room 2D, City Hall

11
Sep

DIA Board Meeting

September 11, 2024 1:30 P.M.
Location: 1:30 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that members of the City of Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) will meet on Wednesday, September 11h, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. via In-Person meeting. The meeting noticed herein can be accessed in-person at City Hall (St. James Building).  The purpose of this meeting is for New Board Member Orientation Training.
 
11
Sep

Tourist Development Council Meeting - Randy White and Jitan Kuverji

September 11, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Location: 2:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Duval County Tourist Development Council Chair Randy White and Board Member Jitan Kuverji will meet for a noticed meeting to discuss matters relating to tourist accommodations on the following date:
  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. – Conference Room 2D, City Hall
All interested parties are invited to attend. Please contact the Tourist Development Council Office at (904) 255-5505 if you need additional information or correspondence.
 
Meeting details are available on the TDC’s website:
https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/boards-and-commissions/tourist-development-council/meeting-information.
 
 
11
Sep

Art in Public Places Committee

September 11, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Location: 1:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Art in Public Places Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM in-person at Jessie Ball duPont Center Conference Room 201 located at 40 East Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 and virtually through Zoom. The public is invited to attend this public committee in-person at Jessie Ball duPont Center Conference Room 201 located at 40 East Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 or via Zoom. Please see instructions on the following pages for details on accessing the committee meeting via Zoom.