The City’s strong fiscal management, economy, reserves, and development and investment pipeline recognized The City of Jacksonville is honored to announce that S&P Global and Kroll Bond Rating Agency have reaffirmed top-tier “AA” ratings and a stable …
CP Howland pictured with Page Program participant Hudson Williams following the certificate presentation on August 11, 2026, at the City Council meeting in the City Council Chamber, Jacksonville, FL.
Content August 12, 2026 The City of Jacksonville is activating its Cooling Center Contingency Plan through Sunday, August 16, as the National Weather Service forecasts a heat index of up to 111 degrees across Duval County. When activated Monday through …
Mayor Donna Deegan is announcing today that Darnell Smith will serve as Chief of Staff starting on August 10, 2026. He previously served as Chief of Staff in 2024 and Co-Chair of her transition team in 2023. Earlier this year, Darnell retired from Florida …
Content August 07, 2026 Beginning Monday, August 24, the Main Street Bridge will undergo lane and pedestrian walkway closures as part of the Riverfront Plaza Main Street Bridge Nub Removal Project, led by the City of Jacksonville Department of Public Works …
The City of Jacksonville will commemorate Purple Heart Day on Friday, August 7, 2026, with a heartfelt ceremony dedicated to the brave men and women who were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony will …
Content August 07, 2026 The City of Jacksonville and Downtown Investment Authority are providing free metered parking around the Supervisor of Elections Office (105 E Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202) for the 2026 Primary Election. Specifically, free …
Spiritual wellbeing is an important, yet often overlooked, dimension of health. In general, spirituality refers to the sense of connection you feel with others and the world around you. Spiritual wellbeing involves exploring your values, beliefs, and …
More than half of U.S. adults use dietary supplements regularly to support their health, with multivitamins, vitamin D, vitamin C, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) being the most popular. Protein, amino acids, and other botanicals like ginger …
There are many different types of holistic wellness practices, each with a unique approach to wellness. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, aiming to reduce stress, or simply have a desire to enhance your overall wellbeing, understanding the …
Fitch Recognizes City’s Fiscal Management, Booming Economy, and Fast Population Growth The City of Jacksonville is honored to announce that Fitch Ratings has assigned another top tier “AA+” rating for our 2026 special revenue bonds. A city’s bond rating is …
New online resource highlights the Deegan administration’s progress on promises made during consolidation and outlines what’s next for Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan today launched “Promises Made, Promises Kept, What’s Next,” a new interactive webpage …
Content August 04, 2026 Mayor Deegan will host a new round of Budget Town Halls across the city to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, health, and housing. The $2 billion budget proposal aims to …
Jacksonville families have logged more than 3 million minutes of reading through the mayor's high-profile literacy initiative Mayor Donna Deegan honored the newest winners of her River City Readers literacy initiative at a Dino-Mite "Unearth a …
It is easy to believe that the harder the workout, the more effective it will be. Low-impact workouts can be as effective as high-impact workouts when looking to burn calories and lose weight. When in doubt, walk it out Not a fan of running? No problem! …
One of the biggest misconceptions in healthcare is simple: if it doesn't hurt, it's not a problem. When it comes to oral health, that assumption can be misleading - and sometimes costly. Dentists see this all the time. Patients go in feeling fine, …
Content CITY TO ACTIVATE COOLING CONTINGENCY PLAN WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 July 29, 2026 The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Duval County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, with peak heat index values up to 113 …
Beginning August 1, the St. Johns Marina Boat Ramp in Downtown Jacksonville, 901 Museum Circle, will be closed during construction of the adjacent South Bank Residences project. During the closure, the City will be making significant improvements to the …
Mayor Donna Deegan presented the proposed 2026-2027 budget to the Jacksonville City Council this morning. This balanced budget — which takes zero dollars from reserves for the second year in a row — includes a General Fund budget of $2,026,502,015 and a …
Mayor Donna Deegan presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Percy Golden II today at Fire Station 2, the oldest continuously operating fire station in the city, commemorating 140 years of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. On July 15, 1886, …
