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MAYOR DEEGAN CELEBRATES OPENING OF LONE STAR ROAD EXTENSION, CONNECTING GROWING SOUTHSIDE CORRIDOR
$1.5 Million Project Delivers New Roundabout, Roadway Connections, and Shared-Use Path to Keep Pace with Jacksonville's Rapid Growth
Mayor Deegan, Fire Chief Golden II, and Emergency Officials Address Elevated Wildfire Risk
Mayor Donna Deegan, Fire Chief Percy Golden II, and other local, state, and federal officials held a press conference to address the severe drought conditions and elevated wildfire risk facing Duval County. They issued the following guidance for Jacksonville residents:
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Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services' website has a new look, but it's not just cosmetic.
Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services' website has a new look, but it's not just cosmetic. The shelter's page on the City of Jacksonville's website now has a dedicated section where people can see dogs or cats reported missing in the community, as well as exactly where they are located on a map
CITY OFFICES AND FACILITIES CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS’ DAY
In observance of Presidents’ Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.
EASTSIDE CBA BOARD AND FUNDING FOR JFRD AND BLIGHT INITIATIVES MOVE FORWARD
Last night, the Jacksonville City Council passed Ordinances 2025-0900 and 2026-0036. Together, they deliver on Mayor Deegan’s commitment to make good on the broken promises of consolidation; clean up litter and blight; continue funding critical public safety needs; and maintain fiscal discipline with an eye toward the future.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO HOST THE 34TH ANNUAL WORLD OF NATIONS CELEBRATION
The City of Jacksonville is thrilled to invite residents and visitors alike to the 34th Annual World of Nations Celebration. This vibrant multicultural festival brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of the globe to our city. For over three decades, this beloved event has celebrated Jacksonville's diversity, fostering unity and providing a unique opportunity to explore the rich traditions and cultures that shape our community.
JACKSONVILLE SELECTED AS A U.S. CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL EXPANSION SITE
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail is expanding in 2026, with the addition of historic sites in Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida, offering travelers new destinations to explore pivotal stories, places, and voices that shaped the nation’s civil rights movement.
No more 'slap on the wrist': Jacksonville animal cruelty cases bring real consequences
Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is stepping up its response to animal cruelty in Jacksonville, turning to the public for help, offering cash rewards, and enforcing new laws that bring tougher consequences for offenders.