City of Jacksonville

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Duval County today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with heat index values reaching up to 115 degrees. Dangerous heat is expected to persist through Friday, and the City of Jacksonville Cooling Center Contingency Plan remains active in response.

Mayor Deegan is hosting a new round of Budget Town Halls across the city to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, health, and housing.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) is proud to announce that its Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Program has been recognized as one of the top 10 performing CORE networks in the state for Fiscal Year 2025-26, earning a $64,000 award from Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) to help supplement its ongoing efforts supporting individuals suffering from opioid use disorder.

The City’s strong fiscal management, economy, reserves, and development and investment pipeline recognized

The City of Jacksonville is activating its Cooling Center Contingency Plan through Sunday, August 16, as the National Weather Service forecasts a heat index of up to 111 degrees across Duval County.

Mayor Donna Deegan is announcing today that Darnell Smith will serve as Chief of Staff starting on August 10, 2026. He previously served as Chief of Staff in 2024 and Co-Chair of her transition team in 2023.

The City of Jacksonville and Downtown Investment Authority are providing free metered parking around the Supervisor of Elections Office (105 E Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202) for the 2026 Primary Election.

The City of Jacksonville will commemorate Purple Heart Day on Friday, August 7, 2026, with a heartfelt ceremony dedicated to the brave men and women who were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Beginning Monday, August 24, the Main Street Bridge will undergo lane and pedestrian walkway closures as part of the Riverfront Plaza Main Street Bridge Nub Removal Project, led by the City of Jacksonville Department of Public Works and contractor, The Haskell Company.

Fitch Recognizes City’s Fiscal Management, Booming Economy, and Fast Population Growth