Sallye B. Mathis

Sallye B. Mathis was one of the first Black women to be elected and serve on our City Council in 1967. Locally, Ms. Mathis is honored by the local NAACP Jacksonville Branch by naming their annual community service award in her honor, as well as Read More …

Jacksonville University College of Law classes begin fall of 2022

Jacksonville University, along with Mayor Lenny Curry and the City have just announced plans to establish the first new law school in the State of Florida in more than 20 years. With private funding and a $5 million dollar commitment of public investment from the Read More …

Curbside Recycling returns

Mayor Lenny Curry has just announced curbside recycling collection will resume throughout the City of Jacksonville on Monday, April 4, 2022. Since October 4, when curbside recycling was temporarily halted, there’s been progress in all remaining forms of collections. The goal of the temporary suspension Read More …

Federal Highway Administration bicycle safety event

COJ Planning & Development Department along with the Federal Highway Administration are hosting a FREE 2-day design workshop for bicycle safety on April 14th and 15th at the Ed Ball Building (214 N. Hogan St). This event is geared towards engineers, developers, and planners looking Read More …

Ronnie Van Zant

Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Van Zant, lead singer of the famous rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, was born in Jacksonville on this date in 1948. Raised in Jacksonville, Van Zant formed the band in 1964 with fellow classmates from Robert E. Lee High School. The band released Read More …

Thank you for being a friend

This weekend you can be a part of the Animal Care & Protective Services “Betty White Challenge” where ACPS attempts to find 100 shelter pets homes in honor of Ms. White’s 100th birthday on January 17th. Adoptions are free with a suggested donation to Friends Read More …

Join the City of Jacksonville for the 35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy, and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 35th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, presented by Florida Blue virtually on Friday, January 14, 2022. The virtual event will feature Mayor Lenny Read More …

Hey Taxslayer Gator Bowl fans, Jax has a scooter for you

Heads up to Wake Forest University and Rutgers University fans visiting Jax for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. A great way to get around Downtown Jax is on one of our scooters. Click here for maps, discounts, safety tips, and more. Enjoy your stay!

Seal or expunge your arrest record

A criminal record can make it hard to find a job or rent a home. If you need help in trying to seal or expunge an arrest record, the Mayor’s CBCR in collaboration with the State Attorney’s Office, 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida will host a Read More …

Lights On

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced today its partnership with Lights On! – a community-driven program with the mission to heal relationships between communities and law enforcement agencies. This is the first national expansion into the state of Florida and is being funded by the Read More …

Home for the holidays, a free pet adoption event

Happening today! The Animal Care & Protective Services team will be at PetSmart Regency for a 1-day only FREE adoption event – City license fee may apply. PetSmart Regency 356 Monument Rd. 10am-3pm ACPS 2020 Forest St 10am-6pm To see all of the available shelter Read More …