City of Jacksonville

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

Mayor Deegan will host 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.

Jacksonville families have logged more than 3 million minutes of reading through the mayor's high-profile literacy initiative

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Duval County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, with peak heat index values up to 113 degrees. In response, the City of Jacksonville is activating its Cooling Center Contingency Plan.

Beginning August 1, the St. Johns Marina Boat Ramp in Downtown Jacksonville, 901 Museum Circle, will be closed during construction of the adjacent South Bank Residences project.

Next Round of Budget Town Halls to Start August 5