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Jacksonville activates heat emergency plan with cooling centers and free transportation
Cooling centers are available at various City of Jacksonville (COJ) facilities, which include all COJ public libraries, community centers, pools, and splash pads. These facilities will operate during their typical hours.
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Alcaldesa Deegan presenta propuesta presupuestaria ante Concejo Municipal
El presupuesto equilibrado propuesto por la alcaldesa Donna Deegan se basa en los éxitos recientes de la ciudad y realiza inversiones generacionales en áreas prioritarias como infraestructura, salud, desarrollo económico, seguridad pública, vivienda asequible y personas sin hogar. Este plan refleja un compromiso sólido con la seguridad pública y las iniciativas críticas de calidad de vida que cuentan con un fuerte apoyo bipartidista.
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Mayor Deegan presents proposed budget focusing on infrastructure and public safety
On July 15, 2024, Mayor Donna Deegan presented a balanced budget to the City Council, focusing on infrastructure, health, economic development, public safety, affordable housing, and homelessness. The proposed budget aims to build on recent successes and make generational investments in key areas.
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Jacksonville Military Affairs awarded three-year grant for veteran support
Seven months ago, Mayor Donna Deegan championed the HVRP program, saying, “Jacksonville is a proud military town, and this program provides an array of services to directly assist our homeless vets, get them support and make sure they have a good job and appropriate housing. They get everything from job placement and training to resume preparation, along with referrals to temporary transitional and permanent housing. This program is really something to brag about!”
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Metropolitan Park revitalization project seeks public feedback through survey
The Metropolitan Park Revitalization Project team is seeking public feedback through a survey. This initiative aims to gather input on the design, atmosphere, and user experience of the park.
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Cultural Council announces new grant program for individual artists
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville (CCGJ), in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, has announced a new grant program aimed at supporting local individual working artists in Duval County. “The Artist Grant Program: Operational Grants for Individual Artists” is city-funded through the Cultural Council and marks a first for Jacksonville.
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Multiple projects underway for Jacksonville's Northbank Riverwalk
Several projects are progressing to establish a continuous, activated, and resilient riverwalk along the western end of the Northbank riverfront in downtown Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville announces Fourth of July closures for city facilities
City offices and facilities will be closed on July 4, 2024, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. The closures include:
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Jacksonville activates cooling centers amid rising temperatures
After launching an inaugural cooling center effort in 2023, various City departments and partner agencies collaborated closely to expand Cooling Center operations across Jacksonville, ensuring greater relief and accessibility for the entire community.
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Downtown Investment Authority invites public input on new restaurant design
The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) will host a community open house to gather public input on the design of a restaurant building in St. Johns River Park, located on Downtown Jacksonville’s Southbank. The event is scheduled for June 24, 2024.
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Jacksonville seeks volunteers for post-Independence Day beach cleanup
Volunteers are being sought for a beach cleanup event on July 5th, following Independence Day celebrations. The initiative aims to remove litter and debris along the shoreline, enhancing the beauty and safety of Jacksonville’s beaches.
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Jacksonville announces multiple locations for Fourth of July fireworks celebration
The City of Jacksonville has announced its Fourth of July fireworks celebration, set to illuminate the sky across multiple locations. The event will feature fireworks launched from Downtown Jacksonville, Ray Greene Park, The Avenues Mall, Trinity Baptist Church, and Ed Austin Regional Park.
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Jacksonville readers surpass one million minute mark in literacy initiative
Hundreds of local readers using the free Beanstack app to log their reading minutes surpassed the one million minutes threshold in early June, well ahead of the end-of-year deadline.
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Jacksonville reaches tentative collective bargaining agreement with FOP Lodge
The City of Jacksonville and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 5-30 have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement, which includes significant salary increases and changes to retirement benefits for police and corrections officers.
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City announces closures for Juneteenth holiday
City offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on June 19, 2024. The closures include City Hall at St. James, the Ed Ball Building, the Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, and the Yates Building which houses the Office of the Tax Collector and Property Appraiser.
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Jacksonville leaders endorse stadium renovation plan with community benefits agreement
Former Jacksonville Mayors John Delaney and John Peyton have publicly urged the Jacksonville City Council to support the Deegan Administration's negotiated stadium proposal. They highlighted that the comprehensive package, which includes a stadium renovation plan, a long-term lease structure, and a Community Benefits Agreement, aims to create a world-class stadium and advance downtown development.
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Jacksonville hosts River City Readers summer kickoff event
Mayor Deegan will discuss River City Readers, distribute books and backpacks, and meet and greet attendees. Other activities will include:
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Jacksonville launches new incentives for film and TV productions
“These programs will allow Jacksonville to compete with other Florida cities who have similar programs, which will ultimately have a significant economic impact in our area,” said Mayor Donna Deegan.
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Jacksonville reopens home roof rehabilitation program
The City of Jacksonville has announced the reopening of its Home Roof Rehabilitation Program, with applications available starting Thursday, May 30, 2024. The program aims to assist homeowners in replacing their roofs to maintain homeowners' insurance and comply with mortgage requirements.
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City officials advocate for substantial investment plan involving Jaguars
“This historic investment between the City and Jaguars responds to the feedback we heard during months of community huddles in 2023 and conversations over many years. The community benefits agreement is an integral component of the overall package providing a smart way to get long overdue key investments done now that will positively impact all residents.