Mayor Donna Deegan has announced that her River City Readers literacy initiative has met and already exceeded the goal she set of encouraging the entire city to read one million minutes collectively this year.

Several prominent Jacksonville-based leaders and organizations have written statements and letters expressing support for the Stadium of the Future and Community Benefits Agreement since it was initially presented to the City Council in mid-May.

Join Mayor Donna Deegan, the Jacksonville Public Library, and a host of literacy advocates and exhibitors for the Adventure Awaits: River City Readers Summer Kickoff at Ed Austin Regional Park on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

 

Earlier this week, the Jacksonville City Council passed legislation 2024-0286 Public Investment Policy (PIP), which includes three new programs that will be managed by the Jacksonville Film & Television Office, a division of the Office of Economic Development.

The City of Jacksonville Neighborhoods Department, Housing and Community Development Division, is proud to reopen its Home Roof Rehabilitation Program. The initiative is funded with $955,000 from the City of Jacksonville General Fund as part of the task force programs recommended by Mayor Donna Deegan’s transition committees and passed by the City Council in December.

A new UNF poll found that 56% of the public supports the full stadium renovation deal, as long as it includes the largest community benefits agreement in NFL history, which by itself garners 81% approval. The City of Jacksonville and the Jaguars released the following statement in response to the poll:

In observance of Memorial Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.

The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is excited to announce the opening of 29 community pools for Summer 2024 – ten more than last year. As a result, hundreds, if not thousands of families will have easier access to a free way to cool off and have fun on hot days this summer.
 

Veterans, service members, government leaders, loved ones and other citizens will gather in memory of Jacksonville’s fallen heroes at the City’s annual Memorial Day observance.

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns to Downtown Jacksonville, May 23 – 26, 2024. This year's festival has returned to our beloved Metropolitan Park, where memories have been made and music has filled the air for generations. Additionally, we are excited to introduce our new venue at Daily’s Place, which promises to add an extra layer of excitement and energy to our festivities. With free performances across both stages, come and see The Brian McKnight 4, Stanley Clarke Band, Brian Culbertson, Gregory Porter, Joss Stone, The Baylor Project and so many more!
 

Chief negotiator Mike Weinstein issued the following statement in response to inaccuracies about the city’s portion of stadium agreement funding.

Mayor Donna Deegan, lead negotiator Mike Weinstein, and Jaguars President Mark Lamping jointly presented a landmark stadium renovation agreement at the Jacksonville City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14.

The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division is thrilled to announce the inaugural JaxReady Fest, an interactive preparedness experience aimed at empowering residents with the knowledge and resources to stay safe and resilient in the face of all hazards that threaten our community.
 

The City of Jacksonville, together with the Jacksonville Jaguars, will host five Stadium of the Future Community Huddles, so that citizens can learn more – and ask questions – about the proposed stadium deal.
 

Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, The Ritz Theater & Museum and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the fourth annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration taking place in James Weldon Johnson Park. The festival will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in an effort to educate the community about the historical significance of Florida’s observed Emancipation Day.  Cities like Jacksonville in the State of Florida are acknowledging this special day of freedom.