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Budget Town Halls with Mayor Donna Deegan continue tomorrow, Tuesday March 4th in Riverside. If you have a budget question or concern, we want hear from you: 🔺 Riverside High School 🔺 1200 McDuff Ave. S. 🔺 6:00-7:30pm Visit our Budget Transparency Dashboard: jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...

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🌤️ Good Morning 🌤️ Happy Monday! It looks like we are back to normal with another gorgeous start to the week featuring sunshine and mild temperatures. We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend - Let’s use it as motivation for a great day today. Make it happen Jacksonville!

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My heart is full of gratitude for everyone who joined the Mayor’s Masked Ball tonight. Together, we raised scholarship funds for underrepresented students attending HBCUs, supported the mission of UNCF, and celebrated the excellence of EWU. Knowledge is power.

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The City and @mayordeegan.bsky.social extend a warm Ramadan Mubarak to the Muslim community here in Jacksonville and to all of their loved ones celebrating this Islamic holy month across the world. We wish you peace, health, and blessings during this special time.

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Nothin’ but blue skies! Happy Friday! #grateful

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Our Military Affairs & Veterans Department are honored to be part of the 12th annual THE PLAYERS Championship Military Job Fair. 30+ companies will be at the Patriots Outpost Saturday, 2/8 from 10am-2pm. This free event is open to military personnel, vets, and spouses. www.theplayers.com/military

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When you think about hidden gems in town, our Jacksonville Zoo is right up there. That won't be the case for long because they've been nominated in @usatoday.com's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for best zoo in the nation! Voting goes until 3/10 - Go to 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave... and vote!

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We urge residents with special medical needs to register for the Special Medical Needs Registry ahead of hurricane season. There are two ways to register with JaxReady for free: 🖥️ www.jaxready.com/preparedness... 📲 (904) 255-3172 For more information, go to: www.jacksonville.gov/welcome/news...

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Who’s ready to let their pony tail fly on the green monster Saturday? #grr time! #grateful

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Thanks to everyone who attended the Budget Town Hall last night. The next one will be on Tuesday, March 4th at Riverside HS from 6 to 7:30pm. For a closer look at highlights on the the 2024/25 budget, please explore our Budget Transparency Dashboard here: www.jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...

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Jacksonville now has its own version of Monopoly. | Jacksonville Today https://buff.ly/4bcVVSt

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If you have driven downtown this week, you may have noticed the two-way street conversion has begun on Forsyth Street. 🚧 The Adams Street single-lane reduction will start on March 1st. For more information on these construction projects, go to: www.jacksonville.gov/welcome/news...

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Budget Town Hall number 4 of 6 with @mayordeegan.bsky.social is tonight, Monday February 24 from 6 to 7:30pm at Ed White High School (1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N.) For a closer look at the proposed 2024/25 budget, please explore our Budget Transparency Dashboard here: jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...

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☁️ Good Morning ☁️ Happy Monday! We’ve got a pretty Monday-looking morning with clouds and drizzle for most of us. Hopefully you took advantage of the great weather over the weekend and had a great one. Have a great start to an amazing week today - Make it happen Jacksonville!

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We are inspired by the 50 new citizens from 33 different countries who took the oath to become Americans at World of Nations. Jacksonville first welcomed you as immigrants. Our city then welcomed you as citizens yesterday. And together, we will welcome those who come tomorrow.

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We encourage everyone to visit the new historic marker honoring Ms. Chappell outside of the Lincoln Villa Senior Center at 7866 New Kings Rd.

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Always moving and emotional, we were proud to host the Florida Missing Adults Day ceremony at City Hall today. It’s not only a day to ask the public for information in these cases, but to remind those families and loved ones your City stands with you and that there is still hope.

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Due to illness, @mayordeegan.bsky.social could not attend the Budget Town Hall at Ed White H.S. on February 4th. That has been rescheduled for Monday, February 24th from 6-7:30pm where Mayor Deegan will be on hand to address your budget concerns.

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Take a trip around the world without leaving Jacksonville this weekend at the World of Nations Celebration. Experience traditions, cuisine, and performances from 35 nations at Tailgaters Parking (225 Talleyrand Ave) For complete information, please go to: specialevents.coj.net/Special-Even...

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Thanks to everyone who attended our Budget Town Hall tonight at Atlantic Coast HS. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us, so we appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.  The next Budget Town Hall will be at Ed White HS next Monday, February 24th at 6pm.

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Join @mayordeegan.bsky.social for the 4th of 6 Budget Town Hall meetings tonight, Tuesday February 18th: 🔹 Atlantic Coast H.S. 🔹 9735 RG Skinner Pkwy. 🔹 6:00-7:30pm Schedule of remaining Town Halls: jacksonville.gov/welcome/news... Budget transparency dashboard: jacksonville.gov/mayor/mayor-...

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Good Morning ☀️ Happy Presidents Day! It’s a gorgeous morning for a parade and our rescheduled MLK Day Parade starts at 10:30am from Lot J of EverBank Stadium. Grab a jacket and join us along Bay, Laura, or Duval Streets. Have a great day today - Make it happen Jacksonville!

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Happy Valentines Day Jacksonville! 💘

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Thank you to everyone who attended our Black History Month celebration at City Hall this morning. Hosted by the Mayor's African American Advisory Board, the moving performances, music, and speeches captured this year's theme of "Empowering Futures by Honoring Legacy." (1/2)

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American Heart Month is celebrated each February to raise awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. Several of our Senior Centers participated in a walk around Ed Austin Park earlier this week to increase awareness and support. Thank you to everyone who participated!

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What a beautiful and uplifting tribute to the 125th anniversary of Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing by Jacksonville’s own James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson tonight. May we always be united in the spirit of hope and resilience embodied by this powerful hymn.

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Join us at City Hall for a Celebration of Black History Month tomorrow, Thursday February 13th at 10am. There will be music, speeches, and awards given to Edward Waters University and Duval County Public Schools This event is free and open to all - Thank you for joining in the celebration with us!

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Next Tuesday, February 18th - Join @MayorDeegan for the 4th of 6 Budget Town Hall meetings: 🔹 Atlantic Coast High School 🔹 9735 RG Skinner Parkway 🔹 6:00pm to 7:30pm For the schedule of the remaining Budget Town Hall meetings, please go to: www.jacksonville.gov/welcome/news...

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The City and @mayordeegan.bsky.social proudly announce the launch of “I Dig Jax,” a new campaign and website to highlight significant progress on major projects in downtown, Brooklyn, and the Southbank. Bookmark jacksonville.gov/idigjax for up to date progress on so many exciting projects.

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If you or a loved one rely on electricity for medical equipment, need mobility help, or have cognitive impairments requiring specialized support, register for the JaxReady Special Medical Needs Registry. Registration is FREE and must be renewed annually! Register at JaxReady.com or call 255-3172.

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☁️ Good Morning ☁️ Happy Monday! We hope your weekend was a super one. It looks like a cloudy, foggy start to the day today, but hopefully the sun will make an appearance later on. Have a great one today and a wonderful week ahead - Make it happen Jacksonville!

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The City of Jacksonville and @ufl.edu have taken a big first step towards building a new graduate campus Downtown as we have negotiated to provide 23 buildable acres to the University of Florida, pending an open and public disposition process. Read more here: jacksonville.gov/welcome/news...

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Thank you to the Beaches for the great turnout at Mayor Deegan's Budget Town Hall last night. The next Town Hall is scheduled for 6pm Tuesday, 2/18 at Atlantic Coast H.S. This will be the 4th of 6 scheduled Town Halls. To watch the Mayor's presentation and Q&A from last night: youtu.be/w4yncZIJDl4

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Mark your calendars 🗓️ The new, rescheduled date for the 44th annual MLK Parade will be Monday, February 17. The parade will begin at 10:30am from EverBank Stadium's Lot J and will finish at @jwjparkjax.bsky.social. We're looking forward to seeing all of you there with some better weather!

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We appreciate everyone who attended and spoke at the Budget Town Hall last night at Ed White High School. The next town hall is tonight, February 5th at the Beaches: 🔷 Beaches Branch Library 🔷 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach 🔷 7-8:00pm Upcoming Town Halls: jacksonville.gov/welcome/news...

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Update: Mayor Deegan is under the weather and won't be able to attend tonight's Town Hall. Chief of Staff Mike Weinstein and her team will be present to address your budget concerns. Mayor Deegan will return to the Westside for a Town Hall in the near future at a date TBA.

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Tonight - @mayordeegan.bsky.social will host the 2nd of 6 Budget Town Hall Meetings: 🔷 Ed White H.S. 🔷 1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N. 🔷 6 to 7:30pm These events are free and open to all. Jacksonville residents who are unable to attend can email [email protected] with their budget priorities.

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🌥️ Good Morning 🌥️ Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a safe and wonderful weekend. If you like warm temperatures, we have some good news for you this week. No jacket needed as you head out and have another great day today - Make it happen Jacksonville!

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Once again our community showed the world its heart. So many beautiful comments about your support. For all the survivors and those who ran for them, THANK YOU!

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Ready for the week ahead, Jacksonville? You have two opportunities to give your budget priorities to @mayordeegan.bsky.social. Join her Tuesday evening on the Westside or Wednesday night at the Beaches for a budget town hall.

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As the City of Jacksonville honors and recognizes Black History Month, our African American Advisory Board will be hosting a celebration of our community’s past victories and collective future. Mark your calendars for the morning of February 13 at City Hall.

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We’ve received an influx of adorable dogs and Animal Care & Protective Services is now over capacity. This is your opportunity to step up as foster, adopter or spread the word about dogs who need loving homes. Adoption fees are waived in February. ❤️ 🗓️ Sat & Sun (2/1-2/2), 10am-6pm 📍 2020 Forest St.

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Get up and get moving tomorrow with the St. Johns Riverkeeper as they host Walk The Bridges starting on the Fuller Warren SUP at 9am. Go to stjohnsriverkeeper.org/event/2025-0... for more information – See you there!

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Thinking about summer already? Join the JaxParks aquatics team as a lifeguard at $15 an hour. Check out the flyer for re-certification and training dates.

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Congratulations to Pinnacle Financial Partners on the grand opening of your Jacksonville office! We are grateful that you are expanding into our city and that you have already shown such a strong commitment to our community and citizens.

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Calling all River City Readers! The Friends of Mandarin Library book sale starts tomorrow. Shop for books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles for all ages. 📍 3330 Kori Rd. 📅 Fri, 1/31, 10am–4pm 📅 Sat, 2/1, 10am–3pm 📚 $10 for a bag of books 📕 $5 and under for single items 💵 Cash only

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Starting today, our Military Affairs & Veterans Department will offer free tax services to Veterans and/or their spouses. DD-214 and/or Veteran status ID is required to take advantage of this service. For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, call 904-255-5550.

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