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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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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
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April 10, 2024
Facilitated Community Stakeholder Meeting:Downtown Jacksonville Public Projects

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.
 

City and Jaguars to Hold Community Huddles

May 09, 2024
The City of Jacksonville, together with the Jacksonville Jaguars, will host five Stadium of the Future Community Huddles, so that citizens can learn more – and ask questions – about the proposed stadium deal.
 

Jacksonville's 4th annual Emancipation Celebration Returns to James Weldon Johnson Park in 2024

May 06, 2024
Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, The Ritz Theater & Museum and the City of Jacksonville are excited to announce the fourth annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration taking place in James Weldon Johnson Park. The festival will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in an effort to educate the community about the historical significance of Florida’s observed Emancipation Day.  Cities like Jacksonville in the State of Florida are acknowledging this special day of freedom.
Featured Events
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May

CAREERSOURCE IN THE MAVD OFFICE

May 13, 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. 
13
May

Jacksonville Waterways Commission | Derelict Vessel Task Force Meeting

May 13, 2024 10:00 a. m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Lynnwood Roberts Room
 
10:00 a. m.
Notice is hereby given that the JWC’s Derelict Vessel Task Force will meet on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lynwood Roberts Room, located on the 1st floor, City Hall - St. James Building, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
13
May

FSCJ FinTech Initiative: CompTIA Security+

May 13, 2024 - August 12, 2024 6-8:00p
Location:


Live Online Mondays
6-8:00p
This course establishes the course knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting to ensure security professionals have practical security problem-solving skills. This course prepares the student to take the CompTIA Security+ exam. Course materials and testing vouchers are included in the course cost.
13
May

City Council Special Committee on the Future of Downtown

May 13, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location:
City Hall St James Building
117 West Duval Street
Council Chamber
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the Special Committee on the Future of Downtown will meet on Monday, May 13, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 117 West Duval Street, 1st floor, City Hall - St. James Building. This meeting is an organizational meeting of the Special Committee.