What an uplifting and moving event at City Hall this morning as we celebrated Emancipation Day in Florida. There is no question that the movement for civil rights has made immense progress over the past 159 years. We also can’t deny that there is more work ahead to achieve full

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We hope everyone had a safe and fun weekend. Speaking of safe, we have some wet roads this morning, thanks for taking some extra caution on your way to work or around town this morning. It’s going to be another great week - Make it happen Jacksonville!

Thank you JAX Chamber and Daniel Davis for unanimously supporting this historic deal that keeps the Jaguars in Jacksonville for decades to come and benefits the entire community.

Today, let’s pause and remember the incredible service and sacrifice our Navy personnel have made, as these brave 37 Stark Sailors did. May their spirit continue to live on through the stories shared by their shipmates and family members.

Happy Friday! #grateful

It was another great turnout at the Legends Center tonight for the 2nd of 5 Stadium of the Future Community Huddles.

Mayor Donna Deegan, Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping, & Lead Negotiator for the City Mike Weinstein will be at Fletcher H.S. Monday, 5/20 for the next Community Huddle.

Out East has a special place in Jacksonville’s history as one of our oldest neighborhoods and a center of Black economic, social, and cultural vitality.  That’s why we are proud to be collaborating with LIFT JAX and their partners in the Eastside Restore, Repair, and Resilience

As we celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, let us not only honor the past but also look to the future with determination to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

To learn more about our Asian American Advisory Board, go to: jacksonville.gov/departments/bo…

This co-investment in our future is actually about much more than the Jaguars. Kudos to both the administration and the Jaguars for having the discipline to work in good faith. The CBA is a critical piece for Jax to achieve our full potential from this partnership. 🙌

The City and the Jacksonville Jaguars will host the first of five Community Huddles tonight at 6pm at Mandarin H.S. for citizens to learn more and ask questions about the proposed stadium deal.

🔹Stadium deal info: jacksonville.gov/sotf

🔹Community Huddles info: jacksonville.gov/welcome/news/c…

Statement from chief negotiator Mike Weinstein on stadium agreement funding inaccuracies:

'Our recommended funding proposal follows the will of voters when they passed the referendum to complete Better Jacksonville Plan projects and start paying down pension fund debt in 2031

It’s with great pride and excitement that we present this historic deal. In all my town halls and community meetings both before and after I became mayor, I have been very clear about my desire to get this deal done. It’s a crucial step in the development of a thriving downtown

The Village at Cedar Hills by Ability Housing is a fantastic affordable housing project 🏡 that we are proud to have supported and helped make a reality at City of Jacksonville. And as Mayor Donna Deegan said, we are busy at work making sure more affordable housing developments are coming soon!

I am so excited about this transformational project for our City. When completed, the Emerald Trail will spur economic activity, beautify the community, give people an easy way to get outdoors and exercise, foster new connections, and help to reduce carbon, stormwater runoff and

This is why Mayor Donna Deegan and her team are addressing the housing crisis head on. We simply have to. In Jax, with more than 50% of renters at cost-burdened levels, we are implementing programs to support our community while addressing the affordable housing supply need.

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We hope everyone had a fantastic Mother’s Day weekend filled with fun and love - Thank you to all of the moms. The sun is trying to poke through some morning clouds as we start another wonderful week on the First Coast. Have a great Monday Jacksonville!

Happy Mother’s Day! #grateful

In light of yesterday’s severe weather, the City of Jacksonville is keeping the Legends Center open until 10 p.m. tonight for those without power. Our partners at JEA are tirelessly working to restore the remaining outages. Please stay safe and seek refuge if needed.

The City and the Jacksonville Jaguars will host five Stadium of the Future Community Huddles for citizens to learn more and ask questions about the proposed stadium deal. They are free and open to all - no registration is required.

Dates, locations, times, and more: jacksonville.gov/welcome/news/c…

It’s another exciting day for our city as JAXairport breaks ground on a new concourse and parking garage. Today’s groundbreaking is happening at a perfect time as we saw a record 7.4 million travelers flying in and out of JIA in 2023. Increased business and leisure travel,