Volunteers are needed for the 30th Annual St. Johns River Celebration, Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to noon (times vary according to cleanup site). Participants will help spruce up the city by collecting litter and debris from dozens of pre-selected riverfront and inland sites (sites are listed below). The City and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful are hosting the event in partnership with Florida Inland Navigation District and Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation as part of the Florida Great American Cleanup, a statewide effort to protect the environment throughout the spring. 
 

The City of Jacksonville and the Emergency Preparedness Division is urging residents with medical needs to register for free for the Special Medical Needs Registry ahead of hurricane season. Annual registration ensures individuals who require medical support receive necessary assistance during emergencies, including evacuation, transportation, and sheltering services.
 

As part of the Adams & Forsyth Two-Way Mobility Project, there will be upcoming changes to the traffic pattern on both Adams Street and Forsyth Street between Jefferson Street and Liberty Street. This construction, which will facilitate the conversion of both streets into a two-way, single-lane traffic pattern, will be conducted in two phases:

The City of Jacksonville will host the “Young-People Emerging Society (YES!) Summit, “a summit for young people by young people,” on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures, with wind chills, or “feels like” temperatures in the 20s for this evening. A Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are in effect for Duval County tonight through tomorrow morning.
 

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors alike to experience the 33rd Annual World of Nations Celebration, a premier multicultural festival that showcases the diverse traditions, cuisines, and performances of 35 nations. This year’s event features an expanded footprint, providing attendees with more immersive cultural experiences than ever before.

In observance of Presidents Day, many City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Additionally, please be advised that the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade, which was rescheduled due to inclement weather in January, will take place on Monday, February 17. It will begin in Lot J at 10:30am and will conclude in Lot Z (view route map). Festivities will continue after the parade until 4pm in Lot Z with music, vendors, and more. The parade is a Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc. event that the City of Jacksonville is proud to support, and Mayor Deegan is excited to participate in.

The City of Jacksonville and Mayor Donna Deegan proudly announce the launch of “I Dig Jax,” a new campaign and website to highlight significant progress on major downtown projects, including an update on Riverfront Plaza and the design and planned construction of new riverfront parks.

Do you like trees? Do you like FREE trees planted for you in front of your house? If you answered yes, the 630-CITY FREE tree planting program sounds like it could be for you.

First Degree Program Expected to Begin in August 2025, Main Launch in 2026