Mayor Donna Deegan today officially launched a bold, citywide campaign to combat litter and blight and bring pride back to Jacksonville’s neighborhoods. The new initiative, titled “Keep Jax Cute, Don’t Pollute,” is a multifaceted approach focused on education, prevention and enforcement, and community engagement.
 

In observance of Independence Day, many City government offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.
 

Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville announced the opening of Adams and Forsyth Streets, from Jefferson to Liberty Streets, to two-way traffic in Downtown Jacksonville.

This July, join JaxParks for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Duval County is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient thanks to its parks and recreation offerings.

Jake Blanton to Serve as Next Deputy Fire Chief

Enjoy free fitness, art, music, and family fun all summer with JaxParks—register now at jaxparks.coj.net!

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) is joining 11 other Northeast Florida shelters for the annual “Petco Love Mega Adoption Event” this weekend. Hundreds of dogs and cats will be available for adoption at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day.

Watch Mayor Deegan's remarks on YouTube.

During the City Council debate on a controversial immigration bill, a simple question was asked:

“Who does this bill help?” No one answered – not the bill’s sponsor, not its supporters. The silence was telling because the answer indeed is – no one.

In observance of Juneteenth, many City government offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Mayor Donna Deegan has appointed Helena Atalla Parola to serve as Director of the Planning Department for the City of Jacksonville, effective immediately.

Mayor Donna Deegan has issued the following statement regarding the security incident that occurred during the full City Council meeting on May 27, 2025:
 

The City of Jacksonville, under the leadership of Mayor Donna Deegan, has partnered with Microsoft to launch a dynamic suite of real-time transparency dashboards powered by Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Tweaked: This initiative, which was nationally recognized by Microsoft as a forward-thinking project that redefines citizen empowerment, reflects Jacksonville’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and smarter government.
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Office of Administrative Services is issuing an air quality advisory today, due to elevated levels of ozone.  Warm and dry weather conditions could contribute to the elevated ozone concentrations. Elevated ozone levels are forecast for the next couple of days.

In observance of Memorial Day, many City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025.

In honor of Memorial Day, and in continued service to the city's military and veteran community, the City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD) has installed a U.S. Flag Retirement Drop Box outside of Suite 175 in the City Hall Annex. The new box offers citizens a respectful and convenient way to dispose of old or worn American flags in accordance with flag retirement protocols.