Are You All In?

Everyone in Jacksonville plays a role in improving the safety of our roadways. From bicyclists and pedestrians, to motorcyclists and drivers, we all share a responsibility to contribute to a safer community. Help make every street in Jacksonville a safe place to walk, ride or Read More …

A man was hospitalized in serious condition this morning after colliding with an Amtrak train

A man was seriously injured after colliding with an Amtrack train in Northwest Jacksonville this morning. The train was headed south, on the track along Moncrief Dinsmore Road when the man drove around the railroad crossing arms on Dunn Avenue. Traveling at normal speed, 78 Read More …

City Office and Facilities Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

In observance of Thanksgiving, the following City government offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, 2023. 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 St. Yates Read More …

Fire Station 64 on the Northside is now operational

Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Fire Station 64 on the Northside is now operational. We’re grateful for faster response times and lower insurance rates for residents and businesses in the area. “I am proud to support JFRD and the brave women and men who serve,” said Read More …

City of Jacksonville Career Fair

Thursday, October 26th – Get your resumes ready and dress to impress for the City of Jacksonville Career Fair at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. From 10am to 2pm, interview with COJ hiring managers on the spot, or apply online for open positions Read More …

10,000 Steps was invented for pedometer marketing

If you have a smartwatch or other fitness tracker, you might get a little celebratory notification when you hit 10,000 steps — or maybe you’ve just heard someone refer to “getting their 10,000 steps in.” That benchmark persists because it’s a nice, round number that’s Read More …

What you need to know about Hurricane Idalia

Governor DeSantis has declared a State of Emergency for Duval and Surrounding Counties. Mayor Donna Deegan has declared a Local State of Emergency effective Monday, August 28 at 8AM. Idalia is expected to strengthen and intensify as it passes over the Gulf of Mexico. It is Read More …