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The City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (JaxParks) is excited to share that there is no shortage of FREE happenings in and around downtown Jacksonville. There are fitness programs, live jazz and DJ nights, silent discos, photo walks, art in the park, Latin dance classes, movie nights, and more. There is literally something for everyone!

While the classes are free to attend, those interested in attending should visit the registration portal to check availability at jaxparks.coj.net.

Grant will Support Planning for the LaVilla Transit Innovation and Equity Project
 

Fisher, Goldberg, Peterson, and Weary to be honored on November 1 Luncheon

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.

Our technical team has been working with their key vendor partners to troubleshoot the network configuration issue identified on Wednesday, September 11. Initial root cause appears to be the failure of a piece of hardware on the network.

The Ethics Commission has a long, distinguished history in the City of Jacksonville of ensuring transparent and open government for the citizens.  Among its many outstanding accomplishments, the Ethics Commission has drafted and implemented the Jacksonville Ethics Code and successfully assisted in the establishment of an independent Office of Ethics, Compliance and Oversight that is primarily responsible for administering the Ethics Code.  Per Chapter 602, Part 9 of the Jacksonville Ordinance Code, the Ethics Commission performs numerous functions, including assisting the Office of Ethics, Compliance and Oversight, and consideration of any potential violation of the Jacksonville Ethics Code.
 

Jacksonville University Dolphins to Face University of Florida Gators at 121 Financial Ballpark on November 1

The City of Jacksonville, Office of Sports & Entertainment, is excited to announce the continuation of a storied tradition: the annual exhibition baseball game, set to take place on Friday, November 1, at 121 Financial Ballpark. This year’s matchup will feature a thrilling contest between the Jacksonville University Dolphins and the University of Florida Gators, coinciding with the excitement of the Georgia-Florida football weekend.
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful invites residents to participate in the 2024 International Coastal Cleanup event.  This event, which will provide volunteers with an opportunity to help beautify the city’s shorelines, is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).  
 

Save the Date - October 3, 2024, at Deerwood Castle