Join us on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to learn more about expanding business opportunities in the City of Jacksonville.

Deadline to apply is August 9, 2024

In a press conference this morning, Mayor Donna Deegan announced the city’s new plan to mitigate homelessness and address Florida HB 1365, the new state law that makes it illegal to sleep in public spaces as of October 1, 2024.

The City of Jacksonville will commemorate the 34^th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with several events the week of July 22, including:

The City of Jacksonville has designated July 16, 2024, as a Heat Emergency Day because it is the third consecutive day a Heat Advisory (maximum heat index is expected to be between 108°F and 112°F) has been issued for Duval County.
 

Mayor Donna Deegan presented the proposed 2024-2025 budget to the Jacksonville City Council this morning. The proposal includes a $1.92 billion general fund budget and $489 million in the 2025 portion of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, which is $1.95 billion in total from 2025-2029.

La alcaldesa Donna Deegan presentó esta mañana el presupuesto propuesto para 2024-2025 al Concejo Municipal de Jacksonville. La propuesta incluye un presupuesto del fondo general de $1.92 mil millones y $489 millones en la parte de 2025 del Plan de Mejoras Capitales a cinco años, que totaliza $1.95 mil millones de 2025 a 2029.

The City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department (MAVD) has been awarded a three-year grant of $271,457 per year from the U.S. Department of Labor to support the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP). The employment-focused program utilizes a case management approach to directly assist homeless veterans with access to a variety of local support services.

Local arts regranting agency launches new initiative to serve individual working artists
 

Temporary Closures/Pedestrian Detour Coming as Construction Impacts Riverwalk Availability

In observance of the Fourth of July, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on >Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Earlier this week, the City of Jacksonville unveiled its 2024 Cooling Center Contingency Plan, called “Stay Cool Jax”. It is a critical component of the City of Jacksonville’s proactive efforts to safeguard public health during periods of extreme heat.
 

The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will partner with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol for the annual July 5^th Beaches Cleanup following the Independence Day holiday. Last year, 158 volunteers invested 316 hours of their time to collect 229 bags, or 4,580 pounds of debris.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) will host a community open house onWednesday, June 26, 2024, between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. for drop-in participation at theMain Branch Library Lobby located at 303 N. Laura Street.