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CITY OPENS FORSYTH & ADAMS STREETS TO TWO-WAY TRAFFIC

Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville announced the opening of Adams and Forsyth Streets, from Jefferson to Liberty Streets, to two-way traffic in Downtown Jacksonville.

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MAYOR DEEGAN APPOINTS PERCY GOLDEN II AS NEXT FIRE CHIEF

Jake Blanton to Serve as Next Deputy Fire Chief

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COJ invites the community to celebrate ‘Build Together, Play Together’ with JaxParks in July

This July, join JaxParks for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Duval County is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient thanks to its parks and recreation offerings.

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Get Active with Free JaxParks Events All Summer Long

Enjoy free fitness, art, music, and family fun all summer with JaxParks—register now at jaxparks.coj.net!

Text on image: Visit the Jacksonville Fairgrounds for the Petco Love Florida MEGA Adoption Event June 27 - 29, 2025. Adoption fees are WAIVED!*

ACPS PARTNERS WITH REGIONAL SHELTERS FOR MEGA ADOPTION EVENT

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is joining 11 other Northeast Florida shelters for the annual “Petco Love Mega Adoption Event” this weekend. Hundreds of dogs and cats will be available for adoption at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day.

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Get Active with Free JaxParks Events All Summer Long

Enjoy free fitness, art, music, and family fun all summer with JaxParks—register now at jaxparks.coj.net!

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Mayor Deegan's Remarks on Ordinance #2025-138-E

Watch Mayor Deegan's remarks on YouTube.

During the City Council debate on a controversial immigration bill, a simple question was asked:

“Who does this bill help?” No one answered – not the bill’s sponsor, not its supporters. The silence was telling because the answer indeed is – no one.

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City Offices and Facilities Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

In observance of Juneteenth, many City government offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

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Helena Atalla Parola Appointed Director of Planning Department

Mayor Donna Deegan has appointed Helena Atalla Parola to serve as Director of the Planning Department for the City of Jacksonville, effective immediately.

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City of Jacksonville Nationally Recognized by Microsoft for Innovative Transparency Dashboards

The City of Jacksonville, under the leadership of Mayor Donna Deegan, has partnered with Microsoft to launch a dynamic suite of real-time transparency dashboards powered by Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Tweaked: This initiative, which was nationally recognized by Microsoft as a forward-thinking project that redefines citizen empowerment, reflects Jacksonville’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and smarter government.