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Friendship Fountain, located within St. Johns River Park on the Southbank, boasts a rich history dating back to its development in 1965. Originally championed by Commissioner Dallas L. Thomas, and designed by architect Taylor Hardwick, the fountain's unique concentric design and grandeur have made it an iconic landmark.
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Riverfront Plaza is an open green space on the bank of the St. Johns River in the heart of Downtown. This space is managed by Jax Parks, the City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation branch.
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The Jacksonville City Council is composed of nineteen members who are elected for a four-year term and serve as part-time legislators. In May of each year, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve one-year terms beginning the first of July. The nineteen members are not all elected in the same manner; some are elected from districts, and others are elected at large.

CITY TO HOST ANNUAL VETREPRENEUR SUMMIT

December 05, 2024
The Military Affairs and Veterans Department, in partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville and the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida, will host the 8th Annual Vetrepreneur (a current or future veteran entrepreneur and/or small business owner) Summit on Friday, December 6, 2024.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ANNOUNCES 2024 WARMING CENTER PLAN

December 05, 2024
The City of Jacksonville (COJ) Extreme Cold Task Force has convened and finalized its 2024 Warming Center Contingency Plan. The purpose of this plan is to support warming center operations for residents and visitors to seek relief during extreme cold conditions.
 

December’s Art Walk to Feature Holiday-Themed Programming

December 03, 2024

Mayor Deegan to light the City’s Christmas Tree

 
Featured Events
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Dec

2024 VETREPRENEUR SAVE THE DATE

December 06, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:
FSCJ Downtown Campus
Advanced Technology Center 
401 W State Street
Jacksonville, FL  32202
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Our annual event presented by the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veterans Department in collaboration with Florida State College at Jacksonville and the Florida SBDC at UNF.  At this FREE, one-day Vetrepreneur Summit, attendees will learn about: 
  • How to Start or Build a Small Business
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business Successes
  • Financing Resources Panel
  • Small Business Contracting Opportunities 
  • Resources Available
Veterans, Service Members, National Guard, Reserves and spouses are welcome. 
09
Dec

Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee

December 09, 2024 2:00 PM
Location: 2:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder (OSUD) Grants Committee will meet on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM. This meeting will take place in the Lynwood Roberts Room, City Hall, 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. All interested parties are welcome to attend.  
 
09
Dec

Council Member Public Meeting| Re: 2024-0851

December 09, 2024
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St.
Don Davis Room
Jacksonville, FL 32202
 
This notice is hereby given that Council Member Mike Gay will meet with Council Member Rahman Johnson, Council Member Raul Arias and all other interested Council Members on Monday, December 9th, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Don Davis Room, at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss pending legislation 2024-0851.

2024-0851 ORD-MC Estab the Northeast Development Review Board; Identifying Legislative Purpose & Intent; Amend Sec 30.204 (Functions), Pt 2 (Planning Commission), Ch 30 (Planning & Development Department), Ord Code, to Provide that the Northeast Dev Review Brd Shall Review & Provide a Recommendation to the City Council Re Certain Rezoning Applications within the Northeast Development Area; Creating a New Pt 9 (Northeast Development Review Board), Ch 30 (Planning & Development Department), Ord Code, to Estab the Northeast Dev Review Brd & to Provide for the Brd’s Organization, Membership, Powers & Duties; Amend Sec 656.101 (Definitions), Subpt A (Basic Provisions), Pt 1 (Definitions) & Section 656.1601 (Definitions), Pt 16 (Definitions), Ch 656 (Zoning Code), Ord Code, to Amend the Definition of “Commission”; Prov for Codification Instructions (Teal) (Introduced by CM Gay) 10/22/24 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, LUZ Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 11/12/24

All interested parties are welcome to attend.

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10
Dec

Three Rivers Ask a Lawyer

December 10, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:

City Hall Miltiary Affairs & Veterans  Department
117 W. Duval Street, #175
Jacksonville, FL  32202

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. has partnered with the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs & Veterans Department to host a series of Ask-A-Lawyer events for Veterans.