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CITY OFFICES AND FACILITIES CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
In observance of Labor Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
JACKSONVILLE ACHIEVES LEED FOR CITIES PLATINUM CERTIFICATION
Jacksonville is One of 10 Cities in the World to Achieve the Highest Level of Certification
Philanthropist Brette Petway Donates $30,000 to COJ’s Fostering Filmmakers Grant
Jacksonville philanthropist Brette Petway has donated $30,000 to the City of Jacksonville’s Fostering Filmmakers Grant Program, providing a significant boost to opportunities for local independent filmmakers and strengthening Jacksonville’s growing film industry.
MAIN STREET BRIDGE SOUTHBOUND LANES CLOSED ON THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 27
Lane and pedestrian walkway closures are in place today on the Main Street Bridge as previously announced to remove the remnants of the old ramp from the Landing area and ultimately construct a pedestrian walkway that will connect Riverfront Plaza to the bridge.
ACPS ANTICIPATING MULTIPLE LARGE IMPOUNDS, ADOPTERS AND FOSTERS NEEDED
The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services is currently housing 433 dogs – in a total of 264 kennels – with more expected to arrive this week due to two large impound cases. Shelter staff urges the public to visit the shelter and foster or adopt a dog to alleviate the shelter stress caused by being so full.
COOLING CONTINGENCY PLAN REMAINS ACTIVATED, EXTREME HEAT WARNING ISSUED
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’S NEXT BUDGET TOWN HALL TO TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 19th
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.
JFRD CORE Program Named Top 10 in Florida, Awarded $64,000
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.
S&P and KBRA Reaffirm Top-Tier “AA” Ratings for Jacksonville
The City’s strong fiscal management, economy, reserves, and development and investment pipeline recognized
CITY TO ACTIVATE COOLING CONTINGENCY PLAN THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
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.