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Mayor Donna Deegan today announced the winners of the 2nd Jax Litter League contest, with the Northside team "Collect and Connect" claiming top honors after collecting an impressive 227 bags of trash—nearly four tons—from Jacksonville neighborhoods.
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD) proudly announces the 2025 Army–Navy Game Watch Party on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the VyStar Ballpark, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd (note new location). This family-friendly community event celebrates one of America’s greatest football rivalries while supporting local Veterans.

Phonebank to assist with enrollment will take place December 11

The City of Jacksonville has been selected as one of 32 cities worldwide to participate in the 2025-2028 European Union’s EU Cities Gateway North America Program. Jacksonville will take part specifically in the Affordable and Attainable Housing cluster – one of the program’s four thematic areas focused on addressing shared urban challenges.

The City of Jacksonville, Office of Sports & Entertainment, in collaboration with Naval Station Mayport and the City of Jacksonville Beach, is thrilled to announce the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show – and the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels – on Saturday, October 23, and Sunday, October 24, 2027.

San Marco resident Patrick Barry has been elected to serve as the next chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Television, Motion Picture & Commercial Production.

As we go about our daily lives, it's easy to focus on one part of our health at a time. Maybe it's trying to eat healthy food, exercise more, or manage stress, especially around the holidays.

The City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Branch NAACP, Jacksonville Urban League, and JAX Chamber, invite the community to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr’s life, legacy, and service at the 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast. The MLK, Jr. Breakfast, presented by Florida Blue, is on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. The breakfast begins at 7 a.m., followed by the program at 8 a.m., led by host emcees Shay Simon from Action News Jax and Anthony Austin from First Coast News. The theme of this year’s event is “When Courage Leads, Love Follows”.