The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division continues to closely monitor Tropical Depression Nine, a system that is currently approaching the Bahamas. It is expected to gradually strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda by this evening, and potentially into a hurricane by late Monday or Tuesday as it parallels the Atlantic coast of Florida. It is then forecast to make a right turn away from the SE US coast.

The City of Jacksonville will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with two events next week.

Winning team will score Jaguars merch and tickets to a home game

Mayor Donna Deegan will host a final round of town halls focused on the city’s FY25-26 budget.

Each town hall will take place at 6pm, except for the one at Northside Church of Christ, which will begin at 5:30pm. And they are free and open to the public, with no RSVP required.

 

Jacksonville Public Library’s Jax Book Fest returns for its seventh year this September with an exciting new format: two consecutive Saturdays of programs for readers and writers of all ages. The free event will be held at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., and will feature appearances and book signings by three New York Times bestselling authors — Tiya Miles, Mac Barnett, and Shannon Messenger — along with dozens of local writers and activities for all ages.
 

Team “Operation G.L.A.D.D. Dads” Takes Inaugural Prize
 

The City of Jacksonville proudly announces the 2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders competition presented by VyStar Credit Union. The Tomorrow’s Leaders competition is an annual highlight of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, recognizing and awarding youth in our community who exemplify the philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through leadership, community involvement, volunteerism, and civic responsibility. The Tomorrow’s Leaders competition winners will be recognized at The City of Jacksonville’s 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2026, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Additional event and ticket sale details for the MLK Breakfast will be announced in November.