The City of Jacksonville and the #ResilientJacksonville team is lucky to have Valerie Feinberg leading our tree planting and heat mitigation work!

We want a healthier Jacksonville for everybody and there is still time to get covered. Open enrollment for Florida’s Health Insurance Marketplace ends on January 15th. If you are uninsured, please go to jacksonville.gov/getcoveredjax for complete information including access to

Environmental education is the foundation of environmental stewardship 🏫 🌱 Apply soon to honor teachers who incorporate environmental education in the classroom and students who promote environmental awareness and action in their communities! epa.gov/education

Save the date 🗓️ Our Solid Waste Division's next Mobile Household Hazardous & E-Waste Collection Event is coming up on Saturday, January 27th at Oceanway Park (12215 Sago Ave) from 9am to 3pm. For a complete list of accepted items, please go to: jacksonville.gov/departments/pu…

Proud to have been present to support Anne Coglianese as she accepted an award from the NEFRC for her efforts in developing the first resilience strategy for the City of Jacksonville. Great job!

Congratulations Charles Griggs! We look forward to working with you!

The Miami Herald Editorial Board writes a new study suggests Florida's population may be reshaped "based on which spots will require a retreat from rising waters and which spots — the ones on high ground — will be able to handle more people and housing." theinvadingsea.com/2024/01/03/flo…

Keyna Cory of the Waste & Recycling #Florida chapter writes that its members are looking to capture methane emissions from landfills to produce "renewable natural gas" that cuts #greenhousegasemissions while turning "waste into a valuable energy resource." theinvadingsea.com/2024/01/04/com…

Due to the pending storm system tomorrow, all COJ government offices will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 9th. All City Council meetings will be postponed, and JaxParks facilities will also be closed. Also, all DCPS will be closed on Tuesday, January 9th.

Please note, 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. Register for ALERTJAX notifications with JaxReady now at JaxReady.com/ALERTJAX.

Winds will be very strong on Tuesday, mainly after 10 AM and lasting through the early evening. Before the storms arrive, peak wind gusts between 40-55 mph are possible, creating difficult driving conditions! Secure loose items🗑️ now! #flwx #gawx

🚨 Severe Weather Impacts Likely Today 🌬️ Wind gusts of 45-55 mph outside of storms 🌩️ Squall Line this afternoon & evening 🌪️ Damaging Wind & Tornado Potential 🌊 Hazardous Surf & Marine Conditions ✅ Be ready to shelter quickly if warnings are issued #jaxwx #flwx #gawx

#JSO, along with the #COJ and the #NWS continue to monitor the approaching weather. Remember, bridges may close as the storm intensifies. But only as a direct result of the weather - and only when the storm winds would make it unsafe for travel. Also, if necessary, bridges

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Duval County until 6 p.m. this evening. This means conditions are favorable for tornadic activity in our area. Please ensure you identify your safe space and have a way to receive severe weather alerts as this system approaches.

Today is a historic day for the Jax Public Library and the City as Mayor Donna Deegan announced a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation - The largest private grant in the history of the library! These funds will expand the library's Memory Lab and the African American History Collection.

As I’ve met with small business owners during my campaign for mayor and since I’ve entered office, I’ve heard one thing over and over: it takes way too long to get a permit in Jacksonville.  I am proud to announce we are taking a big step towards streamlining the permitting

Let us take time this day to reflect on our community and dedicate ourselves to positive action to make it better.

It’s been a long time coming but Friendship Fountain is back and it’s awesome! ⛲️ This iconic part of our City now features a waterfall wall, revamped fountain components along with new lcd lights and a state-of-the-art sound system. Check it out nightly at 7, 7:30, 8, and 8:30pm

NE FL Regional Climate Action Plan Community Meeting Date: Thu, Feb 22 • 6:00 PM EST Location: 1095 A Philip Randolph Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32206 eventbrite.com/e/ne-fl-region…

Did you know that North Florida is the national leader in per capita clean fuel use? Well now you do! The North Florida Clean Fuels Coalition has done amazing work & will continue to help focus on alternative fuel sources as City of Jacksonville becomes a leader clean fuel #ilovejax