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MAYOR DEEGAN, FORMER MAYOR PEYTON DISTRIBUTE FIRST ROUND OF BOOKS TO STUDENTS IN THE NEW “MAYOR’S BOOK CLUB”
$1 Million Gate Foundation Donation Expands River City Readers Initiative to Reach All Four-Year-Olds
JFRD REMINDS RESIDENTS THE BEST HOLIDAY GIFT IS SAFETY
As families gather to celebrate the holiday season, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) is urging residents to keep fire safety in mind while decking the halls and preparing festive meals.
CITY OFFICES AND FACILITIES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY
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.
Northside Team Wins 2nd Jax Litter League Championship with Nearly Four Tons of Trash Collected
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.
Mayor Deegan Joins the Cummer Museum for Family Literacy Night December 16
A Free Celebration of Reading, Art and Community
City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department to Host Army-Navy Watch Party to Support Local Veterans
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.
City of Jacksonville Selected for Global EU Cities Gateway Program, Will Collaborate with Six International Cities on Housing Innovation
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.