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Spread the word: Peanut Butter Challenge is underway!
Start Giving Season early this year by participating in UF/IFAS Extension’s Peanut Butter Challenge through October 31.
FLORIDA-GEORGIA HALL OF FAME TO INDUCT FOUR GREATS
James, Johnson, Gilbert and Michel to be honored at October 31 Luncheon
Become a Tourism Ambassador
Jacksonville is full of stories — from its rich history and vibrant neighborhoods to hidden gems and bustling cultural districts. To help share those stories with visitors and neighbors alike, Visit Jacksonville offers a free Tourism Ambassador training program that empowers residents to become local guides, storytellers, and ambassadors for their city.
JACKSONVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF JACKSONVILLE “CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY” DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2025
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and the City of Jacksonville are joining communities nationwide to observe Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025. This year’s national theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” highlights the importance of charging, storing, and recycling batteries safely.
Jacksonville Hosts Climate Week 2025
A week of community events celebrating sustainability, art, and action
SAVE THE DATE for the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Sponsored by the First Coast Section of the American Planning Association (APA) and in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville Transportation Planning Division and the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization, Bike Walk Jax (formerly BPAC) will be hosting an event for the World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) for Road Traffic Victims on Saturday, November 15 at Artist Square Park in Riverside.
The Ethics Commission Needs YOU!
The City of Jacksonville Ethics Commission is currently accepting applications for a future vacancy on the Ethics Commission.
CITY & KEEP JACKSONVILLE BEAUTIFUL LAUNCH NEW “ADOPT A PARK” INITIATIVE
The City of Jacksonville, in partnership with Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, is proud to announce the launch of the new “Adopt a Park” initiative. The program officially kicked off at a press event on Thursday, October 2nd at Tillie Fowler Regional Park.
Update on Tropical Depression Nine
The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division continues to closely monitor Tropical Depression Nine, a system that is currently approaching the Bahamas. It is expected to gradually strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda by this evening, and potentially into a hurricane by late Monday or Tuesday as it parallels the Atlantic coast of Florida. It is then forecast to make a right turn away from the SE US coast.