Jacksonville, Florida
The City of Jacksonville operates a variety of accounts on several different platforms to connect with. This page provides links to the different accounts and profiles. Terms of Service City of Jacksonville’s Social Media Terms of Service Facebook City of Jacksonville, Florida – Government Mayor Donna Read More …
Join the City Rescue Mission this Wednesday, November 22nd for their annual Thanksgiving Meal for those in need. Starting at 10am, all are welcome to the City Rescue Mission’s New Life Inn at 234 W. State St. for a day of food and fellowship. CRM Read More …
Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Fire Station 64 on the Northside is now operational. We’re grateful for faster response times and lower insurance rates for residents and businesses in the area. “I am proud to support JFRD and the brave women and men who serve,” said Read More …
We want everyone coming to the Florida vs. Georgia Football Game and the events all week long to have a safe and fun time while you are here. “The Florida-Georgia football game has been an important tradition for 90 years in our city,” said Mayor Read More …
In order to protect the natural beauty and ecosystem of Jax Beach, we are asking guests to please stay off the dunes. You can enjoy the Sea and Sky Air Show from the designated viewing areas directly on the beach or at Seawalk Pavilion.
After World War II, the government of the City of Jacksonville began to increase spending to fund new building projects in the boom that occurred after the war. Mayor W. Haydon Burns oversaw the construction of a new city hall, civic auditorium, public library and Read More …
.Let’s support all things local over Labor Day Weekend — from one-of-a-kind shops and independent restaurants to attractions and destinations that contribute to Northeast Florida’s unique quality of life. 904 Day celebrates all local businesses, especially small ones. Did you know that Florida has more than 2.7 Read More …
Attention comic and zine makers and fans! Join us in downtown Jax for the first Duval Comic and Zine Fest – coming to the Main Library on Saturday, October 22 from 12 – 5 p.m. Make, trade and READ zines! Meet over four dozen local, Read More …
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 …
The 904 will have company soon in Jax: State regulators have OK’d the creation of an additional area code in Northeast Florida. The new code’s a necessity because 904 is projected to run out of numbers in 2024. The new area code’s digits will be Read More …
The Treaty of Moultrie Creek between the Seminole Indians and the U.S. government was signed on this date in 1823 as a result of the U.S. acquisition of Florida two years earlier. Terms stipulated in the treaty included the concentration of the Seminoles onto a Read More …
Tomorrow is 904 Day! We encourage everyone to support all things local this Labor Day weekend, from one of a kind shops to independent restaurants and attractions. 904 Day has been celebrated as a grassroots movement for several years, with Northeast Florida residents, organizations and Read More …
Jacksonville was named for General Andrew Jackson, the first military governor of Florida who, incidentally, never visited Jacksonville. Duval Street, like the county, was named for William Pope Duval, the first Territorial Governor of Florida. Isiah Hart, who founded Jacksonville, named two of the city’s Read More …
Here’s what you need to know before heading to the game, tomorrow against the Colts.
Beginning Monday, April 20, grab-and-go dinner service will be available at 49 additional school locations. This brings the total number of school sites serving three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) to more than 100. You can view the complete list of sites serving Read More …
The Bacardi Bottling plant on the Northside has shifted all of their production from rum to hand sanitizer and will make more than 24,000 gallons to be distributed to healthcare workers and emergency responders all over Florida. They delivered a large batch to JaxReady earlier Read More …
Duval County Public Schools are now providing dinner for students. The school district is now serving dinner to students at 71 participating schools, district spokesperson Laureen Ricks announced in a news release Monday afternoon. Dinners may be picked up curbside at participating schools between 11 Read More …
SCAM ALERT: DO NOT BUY home testing kits for COVID-19. They don’t exist! Fraudulent test kits are being sold online and elsewhere. If you have symptoms, free testing is available at Lot J or through Telescope Health. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Telescope Health Read More …