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Whether it's from the City's side or the citizen's side these statistics help build the story for what we have accomplished and what we can accomplish together in the future.
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JaxPawFinderWith countless cats and dogs coming in every day, we urgently need dedicated adopters to provide temporary homes and care. Adopting not only saves lives but also prepares these little furballs for their forever families.
Your time and compassion can make a significant difference. Whether it’s a few weeks or a couple of months, your support is invaluable.
This benefits the citizen by helping to keep Jacksonville clean and functional, improving the overall quality of life. MyJax, your mobile connection to City of Jacksonville, FL services, allows you to: Report concerns such as blight, potholes, missed garbage collections, animals and a host of other issues Pinpoint the issue location using GPS, attach photos, and receive automatic status updates from your smart device.
This app will help you monitor weather threats and plans for evacuation in the event of a natural disaster. JaxReady provides access to current threat levels, weather reports, and up-to-the-minute news feeds for emergency preparedness and evacuation.
Not sure how to sort different types of waste? Use the “Wizard” section to determine whether a specific item goes into your trash, recycling or compost. You can even sign up for free reminders, so you'll never miss a collection day.
JaxLibrary, the mobile app for Jacksonville Public Library, lets you locate and search your library catalog wherever you are. If you are a library card holder in and of the Jacksonville Public Library below, you can locate books, movies, music and more with easy search features designed for mobile devices.
Monitor your session directly from your phone and extend time remotely if needed. You can easily register and start your first session, save “favorites” and recently used parking zones, extend your parking sessions on-the-go, use the app in thousands of locations nationwide, customize your parking expiration reminders, and add up to 5 vehicles to your account.
Mayor Donna Deegan's Priorities
Duval County Burn Ban Lifted
The Duval County burn ban has been lifted. Under Jacksonville Municipal Code Section 420.201, all outdoor open burning in Duval County is prohibited year‑round without a permit, including on residential properties. Burning household waste, yard waste, or construction materials is illegal. The only allowable burning is land‑clearing debris from the initial clearing of vegetation on commercial properties, and it requires an open‑burning permit. For permit information, contact the Environmental Quality Division at (904) 255‑7100.
Are You JaxReady?
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.
City Council
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.
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CITY OFFICES AND FACILITIES CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
In observance of Juneteenth, the following City of Jacksonville government offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
JACKSONVILLE NAMED “BEST-RUN CITY IN FLORIDA” BY WALLETHUB
Jacksonville was recently named the Best-Run City in Florida, according to WalletHub’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America (2026) ranking.
COJ to Host Public Meeting on the McCoy’s Creek Outfall Park
The City of Jacksonville invites the community to attend a public meeting on the McCoy’s Creek Outfall on Wednesday, June 17th from 4pm - 6:30pm at the Main Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library, 303 N. Laura St., 32202.
City Council
The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Jacksonville's consolidated government and is responsible for making the laws that govern our way of life. These 19 Council Members, who are elected to four-year terms and serve as part-time legislators, have almost unlimited power to enact legislation in order to provide for the needs of our community. For fair representation throughout the community, the city is divided into 14 districts of nearly equal population and each of these districts elects a single council member. The other five council members represent the entire community 'at large.'
Featured Events
JaxParks Movie Night - The Princess and the Frog
Artist Walk
718 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Petco Love Mega Adoption Event
Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Mayor Donna Deegan
Together, we will build a healthy, safe, resilient, inclusive, and innovative city that works for all of us. Every person will have a voice in City Hall and a seat at the table to reach that goal. Thank you for being part of this new chapter in Jacksonville's history as we build a bridge to the next generation and industries of the future.