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Friendship Fountain, located within St. Johns River Park on the Southbank, boasts a rich history dating back to its development in 1965. Originally championed by Commissioner Dallas L. Thomas, and designed by architect Taylor Hardwick, the fountain's unique concentric design and grandeur have made it an iconic landmark.
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JaxReady provides access to current threat levels, weather reports, and wildfire updates, as well as up-to-the-minute news feeds for emergency preparedness and evacuation. Visit JaxReady.com today for valuable information and tools that will help you and your family prepare for an emergency.

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When you sign up for waste collection reminders, you'll receive an email, Twitter, or phone reminder before your garbage and recycling gets picked up so that you never forget or have to wonder which carts are being collected.

Riverfront Plaza is an open green space on the bank of the St. Johns River in the heart of Downtown. This space is managed by Jax Parks, the City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation branch.
Representation throughout the community of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville City Council is composed of nineteen members who are elected for a four-year term and serve as part-time legislators. In May of each year, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve one-year terms beginning the first of July. The nineteen members are not all elected in the same manner; some are elected from districts, and others are elected at large.
Riverfront Plaza Updates
Riverfront Plaza Updates
Construction at Riverfront Plaza
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April 10, 2024
Facilitated Community Stakeholder Meeting:Downtown Jacksonville Public Projects

Stadium Agreement Funding Statement

May 14, 2024
Chief negotiator Mike Weinstein issued the following statement in response to inaccuracies about the city’s portion of stadium agreement funding.

City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Jaguars Present Stadium Agreement

May 14, 2024

Mayor Donna Deegan, lead negotiator Mike Weinstein, and Jaguars President Mark Lamping jointly presented a landmark stadium renovation agreement at the Jacksonville City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 14.

Join us for JaxReady Fest - May 10-11, 2024

May 10, 2024
The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division is thrilled to announce the inaugural JaxReady Fest, an interactive preparedness experience aimed at empowering residents with the knowledge and resources to stay safe and resilient in the face of all hazards that threaten our community.
 
Featured Events
18
May

2024 JaxParks MONOPOLY Tournament

May 18, 2024
Location:
Oceanway Center
12215 Sago Avenue West
Jacksonville, FL 32218

The Official MONOPOLY Tournament returns to Jacksonville sponsored by JaxParks! You can start registering today through May 11th.
18
May

JaxParks & National Park Trust Present Kids to Parks Day

May 18, 2024 1pm - 4pm
Location:
Oceanway Park
12215 Sago Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
1pm - 4pm
Join us & National Park Trust for Kids to Parks Day! Help us celebrate parks and connect kids and families to the outdoors.
20
May

CAREERSOURCE IN THE MAVD OFFICE

May 20, 2024 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval Street
Suite 175
Jacksonville, FL  32202
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Three days a week CareerSource is in the MAVD office to help with employment services. 
20
May

City Council Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health & Safety Committee

May 20, 2024 9:30 a.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
9:30 a.m.