City of Jacksonville

The National Weather Service is forecasting near record heat for the Duval County area, meeting the criteria for the City of Jacksonville to activate its Cooling Center Contingency Plan through Sunday, July 12. Peak heat index values are expected to reach up to 113 degrees.

Champion team “Collect & Connect” honored at Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game

City selects longtime local restaurant to help shape the dining experience at Jacksonville’s newest waterfront destination.

In observance of Independence Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.

This afternoon, twenty-six new recruits graduated from the JFRD Training Academy and received their first assignments as Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters. Recruit Class 126, which began training on April 7, 2026, celebrated its graduation at the Church of Eleven22 on Commerce Center Drive.

Join the City of Jacksonville, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, and the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol for the annual July 5 Beaches Cleanup.

More than $359 million in state, federal, and philanthropic grants awarded since July 1, 2023

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) recognized firefighters, officers, units, and members of the public Friday, June 26, during its 2025 Awards Ceremony, honoring acts of bravery, lifesaving medical response, and sustained community service performed over the past year.

The City of Jacksonville opened the Forest Street Dog Park, as well as the Bold Kitty Café, at the Animal Control and Protective Services (ACPS) campus earlier today.

Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico proudly recognized a distinguished group of community leaders, public servants, and volunteers during the annual Council President Awards presentation. The annual awards highlight the contributions of citizens who exemplify leadership, public service, community engagement, and a commitment to improving the quality of life throughout Jacksonville.