In observance of Independence Day, several City government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 3. Closures include: City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St. Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St. Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, 407 N. Laura...
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City of Jacksonville Adopts Mandatory Mask Requirement
Effective Monday June 29, 2020 at 5 p.m., the City of Jacksonville adopted a mandatory mask requirement for public and indoor locations, and in other situations where individuals cannot socially distance. Healthcare experts advise that masks and cloth...Jacksonville: City Issues Air Quality Advisory
Elevated Levels Of Particulate Matter Are Projected To Be In The Unhealthy Range For Sensitive Groups The City of Jacksonville's Neighborhoods Department, Environmental Quality Division is issuing an air quality advisory, as elevated levels of...Jacksonville: Mayor Curry Release Statement Regarding JFRD Employees & COVID-19
"I have been briefed by JFRD Fire Chief, Keith Powers, that 214 firefighters are now in self-quarantine as a result of contact guidelines established by the CDC for COVID-19. As of this evening, 14 have tested positive for the virus," Mayor Lenny...Jacksonville: Celebrate Independence Day With 4th of July Fireworks
View Fireworks from Multiple Locations throughout the City of Jacksonville Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the nation's independence with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration offering an enhanced viewing experience this year...Jacksonville: Environmental Education through Nature Scope
2020 Summer schedule for Nature Scope's Outdoor exploration Would you like to explore the outdoors with our Park Naturalist Supervisor, Jean Schubert. Well, she has created an intesting schedule for July and August for your outdoor pleasure. These walks..Jacksonville: City Awarded State Grant to Protect Military Installations
Funds Will Assist With Land Acquisition Near Local Navy Bases The City of Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veterans Department received a $322,500 grant from the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) to support the department's Encroachment...Jacksonville: Mayor Curry Responds to Increased Cases of COVID-19
"With many businesses now requiring a negative COVID-19 test result to allow employees to come to work, and with some clearly not taking this virus seriously, we are experiencing surge in numbers at testing facilities." Mayor Lenny Curry said...Jacksonville: Lifeguards Wanted!
Become a lifeguard for the summer and/or year-round. There is a need to hire lifeguards at City of Jacksonville, FL pools. With the opening of pools this summer, we are looking for qualified lifeguards. Only Lifeguards who are or have been previously...Jacksonville: Four Regional Libraries Reopening for Inside Service Monday June 22
Fourth Floor of Main Library Also Reopens; 14 Libraries Continue Curbside Pickup of Holds Jacksonville Public Library's four regional libraries—Highlands Regional on Dunn Ave, Pablo Creek Regional on Beach Blvd, Southeast Regional on Deerwood Park...Jacksonville: Council Member Garrett Dennis Introduces Legislation to Rename Hemming Park
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Following the removal of the Confederate monument in Hemming Park, Council Member Dennis has introduced new legislation to rename the park James Weldon Johnson Park. "Not only was James Weldon Johnson born and raised in...