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.
 

Chief Kevin Jones, who serves as Jacksonville’s Fire Marshall and leads the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Fire Prevention Division, is retiring after more than 30 years with the department. His last day with JFRD is Friday, January 3, 2025.

In observance of New Year’s Day, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

In observance of Christmas, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, 2024,

3D Welcoming Message from the Mayor Greets Holiday Travelers

Earlier today, the City of Jacksonville hosted a ceremony to recognize 28 City employees for becoming certified as Lean Initiative Green Belts.

The Florida Semiconductor Institute – One of Seven National Research Sites – Will be Part of the Jacksonville Campus
 

The City of Jacksonville, Office of Sports & Entertainment, in collaboration with U.S. Naval Station Mayport and the city of Jacksonville Beach, is thrilled to announce the return of the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, 2025. The event will take place along the breathtaking coastline of Jacksonville Beach.
 

Be part of shaping the future! Join the conversation at the Jacksonville Main Library on Wednesday, December 18th, to explore and discuss the exciting updates to the design of the Revitalization of Metropolitan Park.

The Military Affairs and Veterans Department, in partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville and the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida, will host the 8^th Annual Vetrepreneur (a current or future veteran entrepreneur and/or small business owner) Summit on Friday, December 6, 2024.

The City of Jacksonville (COJ) Extreme Cold Task Force has convened and finalized its 2024 Warming Center Contingency Plan. The purpose of this plan is to support warming center operations for residents and visitors to seek relief during extreme cold conditions.
 

Mayor Deegan to light the City’s Christmas Tree

In observance of Thanksgiving, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

The City of Jacksonville is set to light up the St. Johns River once again with the annual Jacksonville Light Boat Parade on November 30, 2024. A fleet of decorated boats, ranging from small vessels to grand yachts, will take to the water at 6:30 p.m., followed by an awe-inspiring fireworks finale that includes the beloved "waterfalls" effect off both the Main Street and Acosta Bridges. This year, we’re adding even more excitement with new activities along the Southbank, including activations at Friendship Fountain.

Jacksonville was recently ranked fifth for U.S. cities with the most “brain gain” by USA Today. Cities with brain gain are those that are successfully attracting and retaining college-educated individuals. Communities with a net loss of college graduates experience “brain drain.”