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Main Street Bridge Pedestrian Walkway and Vehicular Lane Closure to Begin August 24 for Riverfront Plaza Improvements

Beginning Monday, August 24, the Main Street Bridge will undergo lane and pedestrian walkway closures as part of the Riverfront Plaza Main Street Bridge Nub Removal Project, led by the City of Jacksonville Department of Public Works and contractor, The Haskell Company.

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JACKSONVILLE RECEIVES ANOTHER STRONG AND STEADY AA+ RATING FROM FITCH

Fitch Recognizes City’s Fiscal Management, Booming Economy, and Fast Population Growth

Mayor Deegan Town Hall

Mayor Deegan will host a new round of Budget Town Halls across the city to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, health, and housing.

Mayor Deegan will host a new round of Budget Town Halls across the city to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, health, and housing.

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MAYOR DEEGAN CELEBRATES RIVER CITY READERS WINNERS, LAUNCHES NEXT CHAPTER OF CITYWIDE READING CHALLENGE

Jacksonville families have logged more than 3 million minutes of reading through the mayor's high-profile literacy initiative

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CITY TO ACTIVATE COOLING CONTINGENCY PLAN WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Duval County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, with peak heat index values up to 113 degrees. In response, the City of Jacksonville is activating its Cooling Center Contingency Plan.

St. Johns Marina Boat Ramp in Downtown Jacksonville.

St. Johns Marina Boat Ramp to Close During South Bank Construction

Beginning August 1, the St. Johns Marina Boat Ramp in Downtown Jacksonville, 901 Museum Circle, will be closed during construction of the adjacent South Bank Residences project.

Mayor Deegan FY26-27 Budget Address

MAYOR DEEGAN PRESENTS PROPOSED 2026-2027 BUDGET TO CITY COUNCIL

Next Round of Budget Town Halls to Start August 5

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MAYOR DEEGAN PRESENTS PROCLAMATION AT JACKSONVILLE'S OLDEST FIRE STATION, CELEBRATING 140 YEARS OF JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Mayor Donna Deegan presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Percy Golden II today at Fire Station 2, the oldest continuously operating fire station in the city, commemorating 140 years of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

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ACPS & THE ARC JACKSONVILLE NOW ENROLLING STUDENTS IN PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL WORKERS (PAWS) PROGRAM

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS), in partnership with the Arc Jacksonville and Florida State College at Jacksonville, has opened registration for the Fall 2026 term of the Professional Animal Workers (PAWS) Program.