As an extended period of very cold temperatures impacts Northeast Florida through early next week, with nightly freezes forecast and dangerously cold wind chills, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) has implemented measures to protect apparatus and equipment from freezing temperatures, including:

The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant temperature swing for our area.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant temperature swing for our area. After near-record warmth on Sunday with temperatures forecast in the 80s, a strong arctic cold front will push through Sunday night, bringing isolated to scattered thunderstorms and a sharp turn to much colder conditions on Monday.

Today, we received confirmation of the presence of multiple measles cases in Duval County. In coordination with the Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval), the City of Jacksonville would like to remind citizens who would like to receive immunizations that they can visit DOH-Duval’s locations Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 515 West 6th Street and 3225 University Boulevard South. Residents can either walk in or call 904-253-1130 to make an appointment.

Mayor Donna Deegan will host a new round of Town Halls to discuss her administration’s efforts to make housing and health care more affordable, shore up underserved neighborhoods, and improve infrastructure across the city.

 In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
 

The Arctic cold front impacting our area will persist for the next few days. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures again on Sunday evening, with wind chills, or “feels like” temperatures, expected to be in the 20s.

The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful (KJB) will partner with Greenscape of Jacksonville to host the America Recycles Day paper collection and free tree giveaway 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., January 17, 2026, in Parking Lot 18 at the University of North Florida. (Across from Hodges Stadium 1 South UNF Dr.).

At Jacksonville’s 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, Mayor Donna Deegan called on the city to meet this moment with courage, honesty, and love, urging residents to continue the work of building a more just, united, and opportunity-driven Jacksonville. Reflecting on Dr. King’s enduring legacy, the Mayor highlighted the ongoing impacts of historic inequities, celebrated local “unsung heroes” working to strengthen neighborhoods, and reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to investing in communities that have been left behind. Her remarks challenged Jacksonville to move forward together — ensuring that affordability, dignity, and belonging are not distant ideals, but daily realities for future generations.

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is now officially partnering with First Coast Crime Stoppers. This partnership aims to increase the number of tips provided by the community in cases involving animal cruelty. Tipsters are eligible for cash rewards up to $3,000 if their information leads to an arrest; all tip submissions are secure and anonymous.