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City of Jacksonville Launches Flag Retirement Drop Box Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
In honor of Memorial Day, and in continued service to the city's military and veteran community, the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD) has installed a U.S. Flag Retirement Drop Box outside of Suite 175 in the City Hall Annex. The new box offers citizens a respectful and convenient way to dispose of old or worn American flags in accordance with flag retirement protocols.
City of Jacksonville Wins Top Statewide Honor for Economic Advancement
Florida League of Cities Recognizes Jacksonville’s Impactful Small Business Program in 2025 Municipal Achievement Awards
City of Jacksonville Announces the Blue Cypress Park - Pool Facility Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and the 2025 Pool Season
The City of Jacksonville will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Blue Cypress Park Pool Facility and announce the opening of City pools for the 2025 Pool Season on Wednesday, May 21st at 9AM at 4012 University Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32277. The ceremony, which will feature remarks by stakeholders and City Officials, will be held outside on the pool deck, with a tour of the facility to follow.
2025 JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH A STAR-STUDDED LINEUP
The tradition continues as the 2025 Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns to Downtown Jacksonville over Memorial Day weekend, May 22- 25, 2025. With an impressive lineup of award-winning performers, the festival will bring music lovers from across the nation to Jacksonville.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO BEGIN FIRE CHIEF TRANSITION PROCESS
After 29 years of distinguished service with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) and 6 years leading this team, Chief Keith Powers will retire on June 30, 2025. He will continue to be a mentor and resource as the City of Jacksonville begins the process of appointing JFRD’s next Chief.
City Issues Community Reminder on Road Closure for LaSalle Street Drainage Improvement Project
The City of Jacksonville has issued the following community reminder for the LaSalle Street Drainage Project, which will mitigate flooding on LaSalle Street and surrounding neighborhoods in San Marco by upgrading the stormwater collection system. Please see below for the latest:
Jacksonville Selected for National League of Cities’ Grant Program to Boost Economic Growth and Resilience
The City of Jacksonville has been selected to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI), a program led by the National League of Cities (NLC) in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
City Opens First Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Center
Earlier today, Mayor Deegan, along with other city representatives, opened Jacksonville’s first Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Center at 865 Golfair Blvd., in the Brentwood neighborhood.