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.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures as an Arctic cold front passes through our area. Forecasts call for wind chills or “feels like” temperatures in the 20s, beginning tomorrow evening. 

Scott Miller Jr. will lead the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s (JFRD’s) Administrative Services Division as Acting Division Chief, pending City Council confirmation.

Mayor Donna Deegan is making good on a friendly wager today, sending 20 pounds of fresh Mayport shrimp to Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan following the Jacksonville Jaguars' playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills.

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.

$1 Million Gate Foundation Donation Expands River City Readers Initiative to Reach All Four-Year-Olds

In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026.