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City Offices and Facilities Closed for Severe Weather on Tuesday, January 9
City of Jacksonville government offices, City Council meetings, and City parks and recreation facilities will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, due to an impending storm system. In addition, Duval County Public Schools and facilities will also be closed, with all after-school activities canceled on the same day."There is no local state of emergency at this time. All residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware and be prepared to receive critical severe weather alerts and notifications," said an official statement from the City of Jacksonville....
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Charles Griggs Appointed Director of Community Initiatives
Charles Griggs has been appointed as the new Director of Community Initiatives for the City of Jacksonville. Griggs, who previously served as the President of Eighth & Whitner Group LLC, brings a wealth of experience in media, marketing, and government relations.Before his role at Eighth & Whitner Group LLC, Griggs worked for the Florida Department of Health in Duval County, where he held positions as the Director of Communications and Community Engagement, as well as the Director of External Affairs. He has also been actively involved in various community organizations,...
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City Offices and Facilities Closed for New Year's Holiday
City of Jacksonville announced the closure of several offices and facilities in observance of the New Year's holiday. The closures include City Hall at St. James, Ed Ball Building, Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, Yates Building, Duval County Courthouse, Supervisor of Elections main office, Animal Care and Protective Services, Municipal Code Compliance Division, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department administrative offices, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department offices, Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park Nature Center, Victim Services Center, Kids Hope Alliance,...
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Confederate Statues Removed from Springfield Park
In a significant move towards promoting unity and justice, the city of Springfield has decided to remove a confederate monument from Springfield Park. The decision was announced by Mayor Donna Deegan, who emphasized the importance of symbols in shaping our society."Symbols matter. They tell the world what we stand for and what we aspire to be. By removing the confederate monument from Springfield Park, we signal a belief in our shared humanity. That we are all created equal," said Mayor Deegan. "This is not in any way an attempt to erase history but to show that we've...
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City of Jacksonville Announces Christmas Closures for City Offices and Facilities
The City of Jacksonville has released a list of closures for city offices and facilities during the Christmas holiday. Starting on Saturday, December 23rd, and continuing until Wednesday, December 27th, various locations will be closed to the public.Among the closures are City Hall at St. James, the Ed Ball Building, and the Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex. Additionally, the Duval County Courthouse, the Supervisor of Elections main office, and the Animal Care and Protective Services will also be closed.The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department administrative offices...