City of Jacksonville

In observance of Independence Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.

This afternoon, twenty-six new recruits graduated from the JFRD Training Academy and received their first assignments as Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters. Recruit Class 126, which began training on April 7, 2026, celebrated its graduation at the Church of Eleven22 on Commerce Center Drive.

Join the City of Jacksonville, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, and the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol for the annual July 5 Beaches Cleanup.

More than $359 million in state, federal, and philanthropic grants awarded since July 1, 2023

When temperatures rise, staying cool isn’t just about comfort—it’s also essential for your health and well-being

Easy way to keep moving when you're stuck inside on rainy days.

Laughter is often treated like something small. A quick reaction to something funny, awkward, or unexpected, and then the moment passes. That makes it easy to overlook how important it really is. But laughter affects people far more deeply than most of us realize. Laughter changes how we experience stress, process emotions, and connect with other people. Sometimes it shows up during happy moments. Other times, it appears when life feels overwhelming and emotions need somewhere to go. That’s part of what makes laughter so human.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) recognized firefighters, officers, units, and members of the public Friday, June 26, during its 2025 Awards Ceremony, honoring acts of bravery, lifesaving medical response, and sustained community service performed over the past year.

The City of Jacksonville opened the Forest Street Dog Park, as well as the Bold Kitty Café, at the Animal Control and Protective Services (ACPS) campus earlier today.

Grounding, also called earthing, is an effortless way to improve your health and well­being. It means making direct contact with the Earth's surface.