Mayor Donna Deegan, Fire Chief Percy Golden II, and other local, state, and federal officials held a press conference to address the severe drought conditions and elevated wildfire risk facing Duval County. They issued the following guidance for Jacksonville residents:

Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services' website has a new look, but it's not just cosmetic.

The shelter's page on the City of Jacksonville's website now has a dedicated section where people can see dogs or cats reported missing in the community, as well as exactly where they are located on a map

In observance of Presidents’ Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Last night, the Jacksonville City Council passed Ordinances 2025-0900 and 2026-0036. Together, they deliver on Mayor Deegan’s commitment to make good on the broken promises of consolidation; clean up litter and blight; continue funding critical public safety needs; and maintain fiscal discipline with an eye toward the future.

The City of Jacksonville is thrilled to invite residents and visitors alike to the 34th Annual World of Nations Celebration. This vibrant multicultural festival brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of the globe to our city. For over three decades, this beloved event has celebrated Jacksonville's diversity, fostering unity and providing a unique opportunity to explore the rich traditions and cultures that shape our community.

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail is expanding in 2026, with the addition of historic sites in Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida, offering travelers new destinations to explore pivotal stories, places, and voices that shaped the nation’s civil rights movement.