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Mayor-Elect Alvin Brown will be Sworn in this Friday!

June 27th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

All this week the City of Jacksonville is hosting a number of events in celebration of the Inauguration of its soon to be new Mayor, Alvin Brown. The events will culminate in the official swearing in of Mayor-elect Brown at 10:30 a.m. this Friday, July 1. Here's a look at the inagural events that will be taking place.

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Downtown Vision Hosts Forum for City Council Candidates

February 22nd, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Downtown Jacksonville is getting a lot of attention this election cycle! Tomorrow, Downtown Vision, Inc. in conjunction with residents of downtown, will present, Downtown Turnaround, A City Council Candidate Forum Under the Stars.

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Join the City of Jacksonville in Commemorating MLK Jr.

January 12th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Join the City of Jacksonville in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on our country and community. The 24th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast is Friday, Jan. 14 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and parking is free to attendees.

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Area Development Magazine Ranks Jacksonville Among Top 15 Most Attractive Metro Areas for Business

December 20th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

There is great news to report about our town! The city of Jacksonville ranks in the Top 15 of Area Development magazine’s most attractive metropolitan regions for business. Jacksonville was recognized for its business-friendly environment and consistent job growth.

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Get Ready for Next Weekend’s Gridiron Get Down

October 22nd, 2010 · Leave a Comment

On Oct. 29, The City of Jacksonville is hosting the Gridiron Get Down featuring national recording artists Jake Owen and Uncle Kracker as well as regional performers Fusebox Funk and Drummer vs. DJ featuring the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’ Jon Wilkes and DJ Capone.

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Make a Scene Downtown with the Rocky Horror Picture Show!

October 8th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Calling all Rocky Horror Picture Show enthusiasts! The City of Jacksonville presents the 35th anniversary of this cult classic at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Moran Theater on Friday, October 22 at midnight.

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It’s important to be counted in the Census!

April 12th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau works to build an accurate count of the nation’s population, and the City of Jacksonville is partnering with the Bureau to increase local participation in this year’s count.

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Mayport Will Be Home to Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

February 3rd, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier Good news for Jacksonville just keeps coming! According to the latest Quadrennial Defense Review, Mayport Naval Station will become the homeport for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier as soon as 2013 or 2014.

According to the mayor’s office, the carrier …

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Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Chamber Jan. 8

January 4th, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Martin Luther King Jr.The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 23rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 8 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.

Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, …

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