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
 

The City of Jacksonville proudly announces the 2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders competition presented by VyStar Credit Union. The Tomorrow’s Leaders competition is an annual highlight of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, recognizing and awarding youth in our community who exemplify the philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through leadership, community involvement, volunteerism, and civic responsibility. The Tomorrow’s Leaders competition winners will be recognized at The City of Jacksonville’s 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2026, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Additional event and ticket sale details for the MLK Breakfast will be announced in November.

Today is our day, Duval! Every year on September 4th — 9/04 Day — we celebrate everything that makes Jacksonville special: our neighborhoods, our history, our parks and waterways, and the people who make the 904 one of a kind.

Mayor Donna Deegan will host a new round of town halls, which will be focused on the city’s budget.
 

Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville unveiled a “Safe Parks Wi-Fi Initiative.”

In observance of Labor Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.

The City of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful invites residents to participate in the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup event.  This event, which will provide volunteers with an opportunity to help beautify the city’s shorelines, is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).  
 

Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville unveiled “Express Lane Permitting,” the latest update to its civil plan review and permitting process.
 

Mayor Donna Deegan will host a new round of town halls, which will be focused on the city’s budget.

Joint Event Promotes Mayor Deegan’s River City Readers

Based on the latest information from the National Weather Service, conditions will meet the criteria for the city to activate Cooling Centers today, Friday August 15, 2025.

Earlier today, Mayor Deegan launched a new City of Jacksonville initiative, called the “State of Jax.”
 

Mayor Deegan received a letter from Florida CFO Ingoglia today after Florida DOGE refused to complete a simple form to provide information on the quantity and names of people who will need access to our secure financial system during their on-site visit on August 7-8.

• Letter from Florida CFO Ingoglia
• ITD External Party Technology Use Agreement

“The City of Jacksonville has been cooperating with Florida DOGE since their first request in March and will continue to do so.