Annual Emancipation Day Celebration 2023

Is it on your calendar? Join the City of Jacksonville on Saturday, May 20th as James Weldon Johnson Park and Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman host the annual Emancipation Day Celebration. From 4-9pm, enjoy live music, speeches, food, drinks, vendors, and much more. Be sure to visit Read More …

City lawyer files legislation to settle Jacksonville City Council redistricting case

A year after civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville over newly drawn City Council and School Board districts, the city is trying to settle the case. Last May, residents and groups including the Jacksonville branch of the NAACP, the Northside Read More …

53rd anniversary of Earth Day at James Weldon Johnson Park

More than 25 public and nonprofit organizations will join together to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day at James Weldon Johnson Park on Friday, April 21st from 10 am to 2 pm. This year’s event is hosted by the City of Jacksonville, Florida – Read More …

The second annual 7 Creeks Fest

The second annual 7 Creeks Fest is this Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Betz-Tiger Point Preserve at 13990 Pumpkin Hill Road will serve as the welcome hub. The program schedule will be posted there along with information about the many activities Read More …

Friends of Mandarin Library used book sale

Looking for inspiration for the 2023 #JaxStacks Reading Challenge? Want to try a tantalizing new recipe? Need great entertainment for the weekends? Find all this and more at the Friends of Mandarin Library Used Book Sale Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Read More …

Jacksonville city council to propose new bill in the battle against hate

It happened during the Florida vs. Georgia game in October, and again during the  Taxslayer Gator Bowl, anti-Semitic messages were projected on buildings, giving the city a black eye while the nation’s eyes were on us. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the projections didn’t violate Read More …

City Council Holiday Celebration

Get in the holiday spirit next Wednesday, December 7th with the City Council Holiday Celebration.  Join your elected leaders at City Hall (117 W. Duval St) starting at 6:15pm for a holiday program featuring Jacksonville Arts & Music School, Cathedral Arts Project, and the Cultural Read More …

Quilt Ceremony at City Hall in honor of World AIDS Day

In honor of World AIDS Day today, COJ proudly hosted the annual Quilt Ceremony at City Hall with the North Florida Quilt Chapter. With more than 10,000 people in Duval County living with AIDS, we are grateful to recognize and honor them today and everyday. Read More …

Curbside Recycling Do’s And Don’ts

​It’s important to put materials in your recycling cart that belong there, and to reduce the contamination of clean recycling materials by separating those with organic material on them. KNOW WHAT TO RECYCLE Jacksonville residents can now recycle more items than ever, and there’s no Read More …

JFRD Smoke Detector Program

So far this year, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department has installed more than 2,000 smoke detectors for free. If you, or your neighbor needs a working smoke detector, please call 630-CITY today. They will take your name, address, and information so JFRD can schedule a Read More …

LaVilla Heritage Trail and Gateways Committee meeting tonight

The city of Jacksonville’s LaVilla Heritage Trail and Gateways Committee discusses and votes on a revised trail map at 5 p.m. today at City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Join the Zoom meeting here, with meeting ID 843 0976 0422 and passcode 700593.

Labor Day Weekend things to do

Early September means beautiful weather and “endless summer” in Jacksonville. Enjoy the Labor Day Holiday weekend with these top things to do: 1. Celebrate 904 Day 904 Day celebrates all local businesses, especially small ones. Support all things local over Labor Day Weekend — from one-of-a-kind shops and independent restaurants Read More …

NBCUniversal Local Clear the Shelters adoption event

It’s the annual NBCUniversal Local Clear the Shelters adoption event! In 2021, more than 140,000 pets found homes during the event. You can be a part of this nationwide lifesaving effort with free adoptions at JaxACPS (2020 Forest St) from 8/22 to 8/31.