Volunteers Needed For Florida Coastal Cleanup On Saturday, September 19

The City of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful invites residents to participate in the 2020 Florida Coastal Cleanup event. This event, which will provide volunteers with an opportunity to help beautify the city’s shorelines, is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).   Read More …

JPL opens more library branches to inside service

Jacksonville Public Library is reopening twelve branch library locations for inside service during September and October. The locations include Beaches, Bill Brinton Murray Hill, Bradham and Brooks, Brentwood, Mandarin, San Marco, Regency Square, South Mandarin, West, Willowbranch and University Park Branch.  Hours for these locations are Read More …

Retention ponds are dangerous

In coordination with the City of Jacksonville we want to remind everyone that retention ponds are unsuitable for play and are potential safety hazards. What is a retention pond, anyway? Retention ponds are actually functioning stormwater management facilities that help with: Water Quality Treatment – The Read More …

Mayor Curry issues proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the constitutional right to vote in our country. Mayor Curry issued a proclamation honoring this milestone and all who fought for women’s suffrage. We encourage all citizens to honor those ideals Read More …

Jaguars owner Shad Khan has been benched

Khan’s development firm, Iguana Investments, was named in 2017 to be the master developer of the 70-acre Shipyards property, land that includes Metropolitan Park. Three years have passed and Khan has failed to produce a plan acceptable to the city. This afternoon Khan was effectively Read More …

Registration for JaxParks Club Rec and Teen Warehouse after school programs are now open

Registration for JaxParks Club Rec (Ages 6-12) and Teen Warehouse (Ages 13-18) after school programs are now open. Here are some changes to the 2020-2021 After School Programming experience: • Fall and Spring Sessions will be offered to coincide with the DCPS School Calendar • Read More …

Duval County Historic Marker

Duval County Historic Marker Duval County was established August 12, 1822, named for Governor William Pope Duval. Inscription. Born 1784-Died 1854. Captain Mounted Rangers, War of 1812. 1813-1815, U.S. Congressman from Kentucky 1821-1822, U.S. Judge, Eastern Florida. 1822-1834, First Civil Governor of Territory of Florida. Read More …

Important information for parents and guardians concerning plans to return to school

DCPS is implementing new processes to adapt school to the COVID-19 environment. As DCPS prepare to get back to school, parents and guardians need to do five very important things. For more information, including important deadlines, visit duvalschools.org/backtoschool

What Do You Need In A Survival Kit?

At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below ~American Red Cross Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home). Flashlight  Battery-powered or hand-crank Read More …

3 Federal COVID-19 testing sites, run by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, will open on Wednesday, July 8th for 8 days.

JUST ANNOUNCED at 8:30 am this morning; 3 Federal COVID-19 testing sites, run by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, will open on Wednesday, July 8th for 8 days. Those sites are: *ARLINGTON: Regency Square Mall 9501 Arlington Expressway 32225 – Open 8AM to 6PM *NORTHSIDE: Read More …

Annual July 5th Beaches Cleanup

The City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will partner with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol for the annual July 5th Beaches Cleanup following the Independence Day holiday from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Litter collection bags and gloves will be distributed to volunteers at the following locations: • Read More …