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Urgent: ACPS Needs 100 Fosters and Adopters to Ease Overcrowding Due to Higher-than-Average Intake
The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is in urgent need of fosters and adopters to help get 100 dogs out of the shelter. The shelter, whose capacity is 264 dogs, currently houses 377 dogs. This means that nearly 100 dogs share a kennel, cutting their living space in half.
New Brentwood Branch Library plans moving forward
Open house scheduled for TODAY to share updates
MAYOR DEEGAN PRESENTS PROPOSED 2025-2026 BUDGET TO CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Donna Deegan presented the proposed 2025-2026 budget to the Jacksonville City Council this morning. This balanced budget – which takes zero dollars from our reserves – includes a $2 billion general fund budget and $687 million in the FY26 portion of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, which is $1.7 billion in total from 2026-2030.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RECEIVES ANOTHER TOP TIER AA+ RATING FROM FITCH
The City of Jacksonville is pleased to announce that Fitch Ratings has assigned another top tier “AA+” rating for our 2025 special revenue bonds.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE RECEIVING STATE FUNDING FOR THREE KEY PROJECTS
The City of Jacksonville is pleased to announce that it is receiving $4.35 million for three key local projects in the State of Florida’s FY25-26 budget.
It's Official! July is Park and Recreation Month in Jacksonville
Mayor Donna Deegan proclaims the month of July in Jacksonville, FL as Park and Recreation Month!
CITY LAUNCHES MERCH STORE AND SCAVENGER HUNT
Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville announced the opening of its online merchandise store – and a related scavenger hunt.
Heart Health Essentials
Heart disease includes several heart-related health conditions, including atherosclerosis, heart attack, angina, stroke, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia.1 Heart disease results from the buildup of plaques on the walls of arteries, making it harder for blood to flow through them. Heart health involves maintaining a healthy heart muscle, arteries, and veins to efficiently circulate blood throughout your body.
City of Jacksonville Partners with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to Launch “Keep Jax Cute, Don’t Pollute” Anti-Litter Campaign and Jax Litter League Competition
Mayor Donna Deegan today officially launched a bold, citywide campaign to combat litter and blight and bring pride back to Jacksonville’s neighborhoods. The new initiative, titled “Keep Jax Cute, Don’t Pollute,” is a multifaceted approach focused on education, prevention and enforcement, and community engagement.
CITY OFFICES AND FACILITIES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
In observance of Independence Day, many City government offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.