Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville unveiled a new app called “JaxPawFinder.”

Start Giving Season early this year by participating in UF/IFAS Extension’s Peanut Butter Challenge through October 31.

James, Johnson, Gilbert and Michel to be honored at October 31 Luncheon

Jacksonville is full of stories — from its rich history and vibrant neighborhoods to hidden gems and bustling cultural districts. To help share those stories with visitors and neighbors alike, Visit Jacksonville offers a free Tourism Ambassador training program that empowers residents to become local guides, storytellers, and ambassadors for their city. 
 

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and the City of Jacksonville are joining communities nationwide to observe Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025. This year’s national theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” highlights the importance of charging, storing, and recycling batteries safely.
 

A week of community events celebrating sustainability, art, and action

Sponsored by the First Coast Section of the American Planning Association (APA) and in collaboration with the City of Jacksonville Transportation Planning Division and the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization, Bike Walk Jax (formerly BPAC) will be hosting an event for the World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) for Road Traffic Victims on Saturday, November 15 at Artist Square Park in Riverside.
 

The City of Jacksonville Ethics Commission is currently accepting applications for a future vacancy on the Ethics Commission.

The City of Jacksonville, in partnership with Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, is proud to announce the launch of the new “Adopt a Park” initiative. The program officially kicked off at a press event on Thursday, October 2nd at Tillie Fowler Regional Park.

The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division continues to closely monitor Tropical Depression Nine, a system that is currently approaching the Bahamas. It is expected to gradually strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda by this evening, and potentially into a hurricane by late Monday or Tuesday as it parallels the Atlantic coast of Florida. It is then forecast to make a right turn away from the SE US coast.

The City of Jacksonville will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with two events next week.

Winning team will score Jaguars merch and tickets to a home game

Mayor Donna Deegan will host a final round of town halls focused on the city’s FY25-26 budget.

Each town hall will take place at 6pm, except for the one at Northside Church of Christ, which will begin at 5:30pm. And they are free and open to the public, with no RSVP required.

 

Jacksonville Public Library’s Jax Book Fest returns for its seventh year this September with an exciting new format: two consecutive Saturdays of programs for readers and writers of all ages. The free event will be held at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., and will feature appearances and book signings by three New York Times bestselling authors — Tiya Miles, Mac Barnett, and Shannon Messenger — along with dozens of local writers and activities for all ages.
 

Team “Operation G.L.A.D.D. Dads” Takes Inaugural Prize