JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Following a discussion at the City Council meeting, Bill 2020-0117 passed unanimously.
 
This bill increases the amount of homestead exemption for low income persons 65 and over from $25,000 to $50,000. The Property Appraiser’s Office estimates that the additional $25,000 exemption would apply to 2,476 senior-owned properties.
 

While Duval County residents are preparing to set their clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time, the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Quality Division is reminding them to set lawn and landscape irrigation schedules to no more than two days per week. Designed to conserve Jacksonville’s water supply and reduce the amount of nutrients flowing into the St. Johns River, Chapter 366 of the City’s Ordinance Code limits watering to two days a week during Daylight Saving Time.

JaxParks is bringing residents together for good music and good eats with its new initiative, the Sunday Music Series, a free three-part event featuring local music artists and food trucks.

Spots are available for JaxParks’ free Spring Break camps. From March 9-13, participants will enjoy a full day (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) of activities including fitness, sports, arts and crafts, and more. Parents and guardians may contact the following sites to register children or for more information:

25th Annual St. Johns River Cleanup is Saturday, March 21st from 8 am - NOON.

The City’s Neighborhoods Department is encouraging neighborhood organizations to apply for its inaugural Neighborhood Awards, which will highlight community groups that have excelled in improving Jacksonville for its citizens. The deadline to apply is March 6; visit coj.net/NeighborhoodAwards to download the application packet.

Important information regarding canine pneumovirus.  

Citizens Urged to Visit JAXREADY.com/Virus for Current Information

Looking for a summer job? Love to swim? Consider serving your community as a lifeguard. Training classes* begin in March.

Celebrate Spring in Hemming Park

Friends of Hemming Park is proud to host events in Hemming Park located at 135 W. Monroe Street in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. All activities listed below are free and open to the public.