The Mayor’s Office and Meridian Waste are pleased to announce a mutually agreeable resolution and compensation agreement for Area II, which covers the Northside, in lieu of legal action. Council President Randy White is introducing the proposed contract amendment as a one-cycle emergency bill at tonight’s City Council meeting.

Earlier today, Mayor Deegan shared some new information about the City’s 904 Lean initiatives, which are focused on smarter governance, greater efficiency and responsible financial stewardship.

The City of Jacksonville undertakes a review process each year to reappropriate funding that was not spent in the previous fiscal year. $7,980,286 was identified from the 2023-2024 fiscal year during the most recent analysis. Funding for the following projects was unanimously passed by the Mayor’s Budget Review Committee today and will go to the Jacksonville City Council for review and final approval.
 

The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division, in partnership with JEA, is excited to announce the return of JaxReady Fest, an interactive preparedness experience designed to empower Jacksonville residents with the knowledge and resources needed to stay safe in any emergency.
 

Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Commissioner Jeff Bacon announced Wednesday a multi-year agreement to bring the ASUN Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments to Jacksonville, Fla., starting in 2026. This marks the first time since 2013 that the conference conducts both of its Basketball postseason events at a single site.
 

THE PLAYERS Championship, in partnership with the Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition and the City of Jacksonville Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD), is excited to announce the 13th Annual Military Job Fair. This free event is open to all military personnel, veterans, and military spouses seeking new career opportunities.
 

The free, family-friendly event celebrating the 7 Creeks Recreation Area is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Through events like this, UNCF is changing the HBCU narrative across the nation by helping underrepresented students to get to and through college

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Volunteers are needed for the 30th Annual St. Johns River Celebration, Saturday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to noon (times vary according to cleanup site). Participants will help spruce up the city by collecting litter and debris from dozens of pre-selected riverfront and inland sites (sites are listed below). The City and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful are hosting the event in partnership with Florida Inland Navigation District and Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation as part of the Florida Great American Cleanup, a statewide effort to protect the environment throughout the spring. 
 

The City of Jacksonville and the Emergency Preparedness Division is urging residents with medical needs to register for free for the Special Medical Needs Registry ahead of hurricane season. Annual registration ensures individuals who require medical support receive necessary assistance during emergencies, including evacuation, transportation, and sheltering services.
 

As part of the Adams & Forsyth Two-Way Mobility Project, there will be upcoming changes to the traffic pattern on both Adams Street and Forsyth Street between Jefferson Street and Liberty Street. This construction, which will facilitate the conversion of both streets into a two-way, single-lane traffic pattern, will be conducted in two phases:

The City of Jacksonville will host the “Young-People Emerging Society (YES!) Summit, “a summit for young people by young people,” on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously cold temperatures, with wind chills, or “feels like” temperatures in the 20s for this evening. A Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are in effect for Duval County tonight through tomorrow morning.
 

The City of Jacksonville invites residents and visitors alike to experience the 33rd Annual World of Nations Celebration, a premier multicultural festival that showcases the diverse traditions, cuisines, and performances of 35 nations. This year’s event features an expanded footprint, providing attendees with more immersive cultural experiences than ever before.