City of Jacksonville

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.

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

One of the biggest misconceptions in healthcare is simple: if it doesn't hurt, it's not a problem. When it comes to oral health, that assumption can be misleading - and sometimes costly. Dentists see this all the time. Patients go in feeling fine, expecting a routine visit, and are surprised when they find early signs of gum disease, inflammation, or decay. Nothing hurts yet -but problems are already developing.

It is easy to believe that the harder the workout, the more effective it will be. Low-impact workouts can be as effective as high-impact workouts when looking to burn calories and lose weight.

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.

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.

Next Round of Budget Town Halls to Start August 5

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.

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.