Federal Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site To Open This Weekend For Seniors, Healthcare Professional, And First Responders

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 …

Effective 5pm today, all Duval County beaches will close

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 …

Drive through COVID-19 testing at Prime Osborn Convention Center

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

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 …

ALL DUVAL COUNTY LIBRARIES CLOSED AS OF 6 P.M. FRIDAY MARCH 13

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 …

Census Safety & Security Seminar for Duval County Seniors

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 …

Community Engagement Meeting: Duval County Court House Plaza

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 to provide complimentary rides to grocery stores for residents living in the JTA’s Northside ReadiRide zone

“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 …

Special art event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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 awards

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 …