Jacksonville, Florida
All over our city, we are seeing people helping one another in many situations looking out for those in need. And while we encourage being there for one another, we remind neighbors, faith-based groups, and non-profit organizations to adhere to the guidance we’ve been sharing Read More …
The free federally-sponsored drive-thru COVID-19 testing site will open Saturday, March 21, at TIAA Bank Field in parking lot J. The site will operate seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for as long as supplies last. While a doctor’s order and Read More …
Mayor Lenny Curry has just announced that effective 5pm today, all Duval County beaches will close. Police and lifeguards will patrol the beaches for enforcement, violators will face trespassing violations. Mayor Curry: “We know people aren’t going to like it, but we have to operate Read More …
Mayor Lenny Curry announced this morning that the City of Jacksonville along with Baptist Health Jacksonville and Telescope Health are providing Duval County residents with a drive through COVID-19 testing site at the Prime Osborn Convention Center (1000 Water Street). Testing begins Friday, March 20th from 11am to 7pm. Read More …
Announcement from Duval County Public Schools: When Duval County Public Schools resume classes on Monday, March 23, they will be deploying our new home education program: Duval HomeRoom. The Duval HomeRoom initiative will keep your child moving forward educationally with creative and familiar approaches to instruction Read More …
Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday March 17th, a “grab and go” school lunch and snack will be available for ALL students. These lunches may be picked up curbside at all district managed school campuses between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Students may receive the meal at their Read More …
To slow the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) in accordance with Mayor Lenny Curry and the City of Jacksonville, all Library locations will be closed as of 6 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020 until further notice. Early voting and Election Day voting are expected to Read More …
Attention Duval County Seniors: The City of Jacksonville’s Senior Services Division is hosting a 2020 Census Safety & Security Seminar: Wednesday, March 11th 10am to 1pm Duval County Agricultural Extension Office 1010 McDuff Ave. 32254 This free event, which includes a free boxed lunch, is Read More …
To conserve Jacksonville’s water supply and reduce the amount of nutrients flowing into the St. Johns River, our City Ordinance Code limits watering to two days a week during Daylight Saving Time. Residential properties with an address that ends in an odd number, N-Z* or Read More …
Next week, Sunday March 8, 2020 at 2:00 a.m., we move our clocks forward by 1 hour to 3:00 a.m. local daylight time. Our smart phones will update automatically.
If you are looking for FREE tax assistance, COJ Military and Veteran Affairs department in partnership with the IRS and United Way of Northeast Florida is here for you. Call 255-5551 to make an appointment for free tax help today.
Books Not Bullets event encourages the community to avoid violence and read books. Members of Moms Demand Action, the Greater Mount Salem Missionary Baptist Church, and Farm Share will be handing out books and healthy meals this Saturday. Saturday’s event will be a way for families Read More …
Local artist Nicole Holderbaum has created a GOFUNDME for her latest project. In her own words; “I HAVE EXCITING NEWS!! We have gained permission and have planned a mural production that will wrap around the sides and back of the gas station on 3rd and Main St Read More …
Be a part of Jacksonville’s history as we start the public discussion around artistically redeveloping the Duval County Courthouse plaza. The expansive green space will be designed to be a plaza for the community and we are anxious to hear your thoughts. Join in the Read More …
“Door To The Store” is a pilot program announced today by the City and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) that will give residents in the Northside “ReadiRide” zone a free ride to grocery stores. The year-long pilot is intended to provide access for residents living in Read More …
Join Ritz Theatre and Museum and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on Monday, January 20, 2020 for a special event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission for all. Enjoy art-making activities, live Read More …
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and the City of Jacksonville are accepting nominations for the 15th annual Keep Jacksonville Beautiful awards.Deadline is February 7th. The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission is our local, grassroots affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. Read More …
Northbound Roosevelt at McDuff will be closed from Friday, 1/10 at 8 PM to Monday, 1/13 at 6 AM. Motorists traveling north on Roosevelt will be detoured north on McDuff to connect with I-10 East. Southbound Roosevelt will remain open.