City of Jacksonville

Lane and pedestrian walkway closures are in place today on the Main Street Bridge as previously announced to remove the remnants of the old ramp from the Landing area and ultimately construct a pedestrian walkway that will connect Riverfront Plaza to the bridge.

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services is currently housing 433 dogs – in a total of 264 kennels – with more expected to arrive this week due to two large impound cases. Shelter staff urges the public to visit the shelter and foster or adopt a dog to alleviate the shelter stress caused by being so full.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Duval County today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with heat index values reaching up to 115 degrees. Dangerous heat is expected to persist through Friday, and the City of Jacksonville Cooling Center Contingency Plan remains active in response.

Mayor Deegan is hosting a new round of Budget Town Halls across the city to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, health, and housing.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) is proud to announce that its Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Program has been recognized as one of the top 10 performing CORE networks in the state for Fiscal Year 2025-26, earning a $64,000 award from Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) to help supplement its ongoing efforts supporting individuals suffering from opioid use disorder.

The City’s strong fiscal management, economy, reserves, and development and investment pipeline recognized

The City of Jacksonville is activating its Cooling Center Contingency Plan through Sunday, August 16, as the National Weather Service forecasts a heat index of up to 111 degrees across Duval County.

Mayor Donna Deegan is announcing today that Darnell Smith will serve as Chief of Staff starting on August 10, 2026. He previously served as Chief of Staff in 2024 and Co-Chair of her transition team in 2023.

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