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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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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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Oct

City Council Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health & Safety Committee

October 14, 2024 9:30 a.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
9:30 a.m.
14
Oct

DIA Governance Committee

October 14, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Location: 2:00 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Governance Committee will meet on Monday, October 14th, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Hybrid Virtual/In-Person meeting. The meeting noticed herein can be accessed virtually through the Zoom.US computer application or in-person at City Hall, Lynwood Roberts Room.  The purpose of this meeting is for the DIA committee to consider and take action on items on the Governance agenda which can be found at the following location: https://dia.coj.net/Meetings/DIA-Meetings.
 
14
Oct

City Council Rules Committee

October 14, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
2:00 p.m.

 
14
Oct

Southwest District Citizens Planning Advisory Committee

October 14, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Location: 6:30 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the City of Jacksonville’s Southwest Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (SW CPAC) will meet in a hybrid/in-person meeting on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be offered in person at the Lane Wiley Senior Center, 6710 Wiley Rd., and virtually through Zoom Webinar.  The public is invited to attend in person or via Zoom Webinar. Council members may attend and participate in this meeting.